Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Royal_Meteorological_Society
gptkb:Royal_Society gptkb:British_Admiralty |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society_Gold_Medal
|
| gptkbp:born |
1774-05-27
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Francis_Beaufort_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Naval history
Hydrographic surveying Meteorological observations |
| gptkbp:died |
1857-12-17
|
| gptkbp:field |
Meteorology
Navigation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Francis Beaufort
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Maritime navigation
Meteorological science |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:William_Scoresby
gptkb:Alexander_von_Humboldt gptkb:Matthew_Fontaine_Maury gptkb:John_Dalton gptkb:James_Rennell |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Oceanography
Weather forecasting Beaufort_scale_of_wind_force |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Beaufort_wind_force_scale
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on maritime safety
Influence on naval architecture Recognition in maritime history Influence on climate studies Standardization of wind force measurement Impact on environmental science Inspiration for future meteorologists Advancements in meteorology Advancements in sailing technology Contribution to the field of climatology Contributions to naval science Educational contributions in navigation Hydrographic charts Impact on global navigation systems Influence on public understanding of weather Influence on weather patterns research Promotion of international maritime standards Promotion of scientific research in the navy Contribution to the understanding of ocean currents Recognition_in_scientific_literature Beaufort_scale_still_in_use_today |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Irish
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Beaufort_scale
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Hydrographer
|
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
Trim,_County_Meath,_Ireland
|
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Beaufort
|