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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Composer
gptkb:Person gptkb:Inventor gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:clock_tower gptkb:Physician |
| gptkbp:active_years_end |
gptkb:Present
|
| gptkbp:active_years_start |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:George_Lucas gptkb:Dario_Argento |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:Longitude_Act_of_1714 longitude measurement timekeeping advancements |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Longitude_Prize
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Board_of_Longitude_prize
gptkb:Longitude_Prize |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
£20,000 prize
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Longitude_Prize
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| gptkbp:biography |
written by various authors.
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1949-06-24
1693-04-24 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Foulby,_England
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:born |
March 24, 1693
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| gptkbp:born_in |
1693
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_Harrison
three |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
maritime safety
scientific advancements scientific methodology scientific revolution scientific instrumentation timekeeping standards scientific accuracy solving the problem of longitude at sea |
| gptkbp:contributes_to |
the field of astronomy
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| gptkbp:contribution |
influence on maritime law
advancements in navigation accurate timekeeping influence on engineering influence on technology influence on astronomy influence on horology influence on exploration influence on maritime navigation influence on scientific inquiry standardization of time development of accurate clocks development of the marine chronometer solving the problem of longitude at sea influence on global exploration influence on international trade improved accuracy of marine navigation development of accurate timepieces improvement of ship safety influence on scientific instruments influence on the Age of Enlightenment influence on the British Empire influence on the history of engineering influence on the history of exploration influence on the history of international trade influence on the history of maritime law influence on the history of navigation influence on the history of science influence on the history of technology influence on the history of the British Empire influence on the history of timekeeping influence on timekeeping standards influence on the development of longitude measurement influence on the history of the Age of Enlightenment |
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:Harrison's_timekeepers
gptkb:H1_chronometer gptkb:H2_chronometer gptkb:H3_chronometer gptkb:H4_chronometer accurate timekeeping devices |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
contribution to the Industrial Revolution.
impact on scientific methods. important figure in British history. influence on the Age of Enlightenment. inspiration for inventors. legacy in engineering. role in the advancement of technology. symbol of ingenuity and perseverance. |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1776-03-24
1776-03-13 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:London,_England
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
H4 chronometer for sea voyages
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:chronograph
gptkb:H4_chronometer timekeeping technology precision timekeeping H5 chronometer marine timekeeping solutions |
| gptkbp:died |
March 13, 1776
March 24, 1776 |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:1776
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| gptkbp:education |
self-taught
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Mary_Harrison
gptkb:William_Harrison gptkb:John_Harrison_Jr. |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Harrison's_clocks
accurate timekeeping at sea solving the problem of longitude |
| gptkbp:fellowship |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:navigation
Navigation mechanical engineering horology |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:film_score
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| gptkbp:has_advanced |
the science of horology
|
| gptkbp:has_collaborated_with |
other inventors
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| gptkbp:has_developed |
new materials for clocks
|
| gptkbp:has_established |
standards for marine timekeeping
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| gptkbp:has_facilitated |
global exploration
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| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
timekeeping standards
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
modern navigation techniques
the design of modern watches |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
modern timekeeping technology
|
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:Inventor
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| gptkbp:has_participated_in |
scientific debates
exhibitions on horology |
| gptkbp:has_received |
posthumous recognition
|
| gptkbp:has_written |
theoretical works on timekeeping
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
gptkb:significant
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| gptkbp:honorary_title |
from various institutions
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Harrison XX
|
| gptkbp:impact |
on maritime exploration
on navigation technology on the accuracy of time measurement on the development of clocks and watches. on timekeeping standards |
| gptkbp:improves |
accuracy of clocks
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:navigation
maritime exploration chronometry modern horology modern timekeeping technology |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
navigation laws
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:navigation_system
gptkb:maps gptkb:navigation gptkb:scientific_community Timekeeping GPS technology engineering practices maritime navigation maritime safety precision engineering maritime exploration maritime law technological innovations aviation navigation global navigation watchmaking industry global trade routes maritime technology Timekeeping technology timekeeping devices timekeeping technology timekeeping practices sailing techniques scientific research methodologies timekeeping innovations navigation methods time zone development mechanical design principles international timekeeping standards modern timekeeping industrial revolution advancements navigation education exploration of the seas scientific measurement standards |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Robert_Hooke
gptkb:Isaac_Newton gptkb:William_Harrison gptkb:John_Flamsteed gptkb:Galileo_Galilei gptkb:John_Arnold gptkb:Abraham-Louis_Breguet gptkb:George_Graham gptkb:Edmond_Halley gptkb:Christiaan_Huygens gptkb:John_Harrison_XX gptkb:Edward_East gptkb:Henry_Sully gptkb:John_Harrison_II gptkb:John_Harrison_III gptkb:John_Harrison_IV gptkb:John_Harrison_IX gptkb:John_Harrison_V gptkb:John_Harrison_VI gptkb:John_Harrison_VII gptkb:John_Harrison_VIII gptkb:John_Harrison_XI gptkb:John_Harrison_XIII gptkb:John_Harrison_XIV gptkb:John_Harrison_XIX gptkb:John_Harrison_XV gptkb:Joseph_Knibb gptkb:Thomas_Mudge gptkb:Thomas_Tompion scientific revolution scientific advancements in timekeeping Daniel Quare |
| gptkbp:innovation |
mechanical designs
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
future inventors
future horologists |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:piano
gptkb:guitar |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:H4_clock
gptkb:H1 gptkb:1770 gptkb:chronograph gptkb:H1_chronometer gptkb:H2_chronometer gptkb:H3_chronometer gptkb:H4_chronometer 1735 1761 1767 1773 1775 H4 H2 H3 marine timekeeper chronometer design chronometer designs |
| gptkbp:is_a_solution_for |
longitude problem
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
biographies
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
historical commemorations
horological history |
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
contemporary clockmakers
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a pioneer in horology
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
biographies
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:educational_programs
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his innovative designs
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| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
films and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
pioneer of timekeeping
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:King_George_III
the horological community |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his contributions to horology
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
mechanical engineering
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Harrison's_clocks
gptkb:Harrison's_legacy gptkb:Marine_Chronometer gptkb:chronograph Marine chronometer Film Scores precision timekeeping Harrison's achievements in horology Harrison's contributions to science Harrison's impact on navigation Harrison's work on longitude innovative clock designs |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Harrison's_principles_of_timekeeping
modern navigation systems improved navigation improved navigation safety Harrison's work is foundational in timekeeping. improved navigation accuracy Harrison's work is foundational in horology. |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:England
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:H4_chronometer
H4 marine chronometer |
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:St._John's_Churchyard,_Hampstead
gptkb:St._John's_Church,_Hampstead |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:H4_Chronometer
gptkb:chronograph gptkb:H1_chronometer gptkb:H2_chronometer gptkb:H3_chronometer gptkb:H4_chronometer H4 |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:The_Stand
gptkb:The_Last_House_on_the_Left gptkb:The_Mists_of_Avalon gptkb:The_Shining gptkb:H4_chronometer |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Watchmen
gptkb:Inventor gptkb:artisans gptkb:clock_tower Clockmaker |
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
accurate clocks at sea
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:documentaries
historical novels. |
| gptkbp:promoted |
precision in timekeeping
|
| gptkbp:received |
recognition for accuracy
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
widely regarded as the father of modern timekeeping.
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| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:British_government
gptkb:Royal_Society |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:navigation
timekeeping technology |
| gptkbp:relationship |
with the scientific community
with King George III with the Board of Longitude |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:London
gptkb:Yorkshire gptkb:Barrow_upon_Humber Foulby |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Scott
gptkb:Elizabeth_Harrison |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:Scientist gptkb:clock_tower |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
scientific advancements of his time
|
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:scientific_community
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.johnharrisonmusic.com
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Longitude_Prize
|
| gptkbp:work |
designed and built clocks.
|
| gptkbp:work_location |
gptkb:England
gptkb:London |
| gptkbp:work_period |
gptkb:18th_century
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| gptkbp:works_on |
gptkb:tools
pendulum clocks |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_H._Harrison
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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