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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Royal_Society
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Copley_Medal
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1732-04-06
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:London,_England
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gptkbp:children
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William Maskelyne
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gptkbp:contribution
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published astronomical tables
improved lunar distance method
advocated for accurate timekeeping at sea
promoted the use of telescopes in navigation
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gptkbp:death_date
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1811-05-09
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:London,_England
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:navigation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Neal Maskelyne
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gptkbp:influence
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astronomical research
timekeeping technology
navigation practices
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:John_Flamsteed
gptkb:William_Herschel
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gptkbp:invention
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improved sextant design
lunar distance method for determining longitude
refined methods of celestial navigation
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:Nautical_Almanac
lunar distance method
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gptkbp:legacy
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advancements in navigation
pioneering work in astronomy
influence on future astronomers
contributions to the Royal Society
establishment of accurate timekeeping methods
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_British_Mariner's_Guide
Astronomical Observations
The Nautical Almanac
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gptkbp:occupation
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clerk of the Royal Society
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Maskelyne
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Nevil_Maskelyne
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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