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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:Scientist gptkb:astronomy |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:U._S._Naval_Observatory
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society_Gold_Medal
gptkb:Copley_Medal |
| gptkbp:born |
March 12, 1835
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Physics
work on the theory of artificial intelligence work on the theory of statistical mechanics work on the theory of thermodynamics improvements in astronomical tables standardization of timekeeping work on the theory of light work on the theory of electricity work on the theory of heat work on the theory of magnetism work on the theory of sound work on the theory of quantum mechanics work on the theory of atomic structure work on the motion of the moon work on the precession of the equinoxes development of the Newcomb– Benford law work on the orbits of comets work on the solar system dynamics work on the theory of biological systems work on the theory of chemical reactions work on the theory of communication systems work on the theory of computational systems work on the theory of cultural systems work on the theory of ecology work on the theory of economic systems work on the theory of evolution work on the theory of genetics work on the theory of gravitation work on the theory of information systems work on the theory of planetary motion work on the theory of political systems work on the theory of population dynamics work on the theory of social systems work on the theory of the tides |
| gptkbp:died |
July 7, 1909
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:University_of_Toronto |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:astronomy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Simon Newcomb
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:William_H._Pickering
gptkb:Albert_A._Michelson |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Laplace
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| gptkbp:known_for |
work on celestial mechanics
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Canadian
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
Newcomb's equation
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Caroline Newcomb
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_Naval_Observatory
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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