Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomer
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Académie_des_Sciences
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Paris
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Sciences
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Copley_Medal
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1620-07-21
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| gptkbp:child |
Jean_Picard_Jr.
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibniz
|
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
established methods for measuring distances in astronomy
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
improved telescopic observations
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced_French_science
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1682-07-12
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
first to measure the meridian arc
|
| gptkbp:field |
astronomy
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| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
geodesy
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| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
foundation for future geodetic studies
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
17th century
|
| gptkbp:historicalRole |
key figure in the scientific revolution
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
early contributions to the field of geodesy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jean Picard
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| gptkbp:impact |
navigation techniques
|
| gptkbp:influence |
modern astronomy
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Isaac_Newton
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
|
| gptkbp:influenceOn |
cartography
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
future generations of astronomers
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
improved sextant
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
measuring_the_size_of_the_Earth
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering work in geodesy
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
French
|
| gptkbp:notableArtists |
gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Colbert
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
accurate measurement of the length of a degree of latitude
participated_in_the_Paris_meridian_project |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Astronomical observations
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| gptkbp:occupation |
scientist
|
| gptkbp:publications |
several scientific papers
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| gptkbp:researchAreas |
celestial navigation
|
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
advancements in astronomical instruments
taught many students in astronomy |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Earth's_dimensions
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
quantitative analysis
triangulation worked with other prominent scientists of his time |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Paris
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
empirical observation
developed new techniques for measuring angles. esteemed in his field inspired the development of modern geodesy recognized as a leading figure |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Marie_Picard
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| gptkbp:technique |
systematic measurement techniques
|