Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:date_enacted |
1714
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
encouraged scientific innovation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Longitude Act of 1714
|
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
improved maritime navigation
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to reward the development of a method for determining longitude at sea
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
longitude measurement
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| gptkbp:repealed_by |
subsequent legislation
|
| gptkbp:reward_amount |
£20,000
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Harrison_XX
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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