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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Physicist
gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Copley_Medal
gptkb:Royal_Medal
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gptkbp:born
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December 28, 1882
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gptkbp:children
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2
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gptkbp:contribution
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developed the concept of the Eddington limit
popularized science through writings
studied the structure of stars
confirmed general relativity through solar eclipse observations
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gptkbp:died
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November 22, 1944
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:Physics
astrophysics
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sir Arthur Eddington
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Stephen_Hawking
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Albert_Einstein
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gptkbp:involved_in
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gptkb:British_Science_Association
gptkb:British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society
gptkb:International_Astronomical_Union
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:Eddington_limit
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:general_relativity
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:French
gptkb:German
English
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gptkbp:legacy
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Eddington's contributions to general relativity are widely recognized.
Eddington's limit is crucial in understanding black holes.
Eddington's theories influenced the study of stellar evolution.
Eddington's writings inspired future generations of scientists.
Eddington's work laid foundations for modern astrophysics.
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_work
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The Internal Constitution of the Stars
The Nature of the Physical World
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Haverfordwest,_Wales
gptkb:Cambridge,_England
Weston-super-Mare, England
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Eddington
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gptkbp:work_location
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gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkb:Royal_Greenwich_Observatory
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lincoln_College,_Oxford
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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