James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)
GPTKB entity
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomer
author |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1710-04-25
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Rothiemay,_Banffshire,_Scotland
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1776-11-17
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| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:London,_England
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| gptkbp:electedFellowOf |
gptkb:Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:astronomy
mechanics physics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
popularizing astronomy
mechanical inventions |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:memberOf |
gptkb:Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Scottish
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
The Young Gentleman and Lady's Astronomy
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:inventor
astronomer author mechanic |
| gptkbp:restingPlace |
gptkb:St_Marylebone_Parish_Church,_London
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Ferguson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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