Rev. John Wilkins

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gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Society
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The Restoration of the Monarchy
gptkbp:birth_date 1614-02-01
gptkbp:birth_place Fawsley, Northamptonshire, England
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Wilkins_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution Advancements in astronomy
Development of a universal language
Studies in cryptography
Encouragement of empirical research
Influence on the Royal Society's formation
Philosophical discussions on the nature of matter
Promotion of scientific inquiry in England
gptkbp:death_date 1672-11-19
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:field gptkb:Linguistics
gptkb:Christian_theology
Natural Philosophy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rev. John Wilkins
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Francis_Bacon
gptkbp:known_for Contributions to early modern science
Advocating for the scientific method
Promoting the study of language and communication
gptkbp:legacy Influence on later philosophers
Recognition in the history of science
Contribution to the philosophy of language
Impact on the development of scientific societies
Inspiration for future linguists and philosophers
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Mathematical_Magick
An Essay towards a Real Character and a Philosophical Language
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Scientist
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gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Wilkins
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