Thomas Digges

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Astronomer
Mathematician
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Mathematical_Society_of_London
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:birthDate 1546
gptkbp:children gptkb:Thomas_Digges_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution Cosmological theories
Introduced the concept of infinite space
Geometrical_theories
gptkbp:deathDate 1595
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:famousFor Mathematical astronomy
gptkbp:field Astronomy
Mathematics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas Digges
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Johannes_Kepler
gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
Scientific Revolution
gptkbp:influenced Later astronomers
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Nicolaus_Copernicus
gptkbp:inventor Telescope_improvements
gptkbp:knownFor Advocating_the_Copernican_system
gptkbp:legacy Influence on modern astronomy
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:William_Gilbert
gptkb:Henry_More
gptkb:John_Dee
gptkbp:notableWork A Perfit Description of the Celestial Orbs
gptkbp:occupation Philosopher
gptkbp:residence gptkb:London
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Digges
gptkbp:work Celestial mechanics
Philosophical writings
Astronomical observations
Scientific papers
Celestial navigation
Philosophical essays
Mathematical papers
Astronomical papers
Scientific treatises
Philosophical papers
Astronomical charts
Astrological texts
Astrological theories
Astronomical essays
Celestial essays
Cosmological essays
Cosmological papers
Cosmological treatises
Mathematical astronomy texts
Mathematical philosophy texts
Mathematical principles of astronomy
Philosophical astronomy texts
Scientific essays
Scientific philosophy texts
Mathematical_treatises
Mathematical_essays
gptkbp:workLocation gptkb:England