Properties (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Astronomer
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkb:Royal_Society gptkb:Mathematical_Society_of_London Academic institutions Academic publications Research organizations Scientific journals Scientific literature Cultural institutions Academic journals Educational institutions Research publications Scientific conferences Natural philosophy Mathematical sciences Historical societies Academic conferences Scientific inquiry Scientific communities Research journals Scientific meetings Astronomical societies Philosophical societies Research conferences Scholarly communities Intellectual circles Academic meetings Research meetings |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
c. 1546
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Thomas_Digges_Jr.
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Astronomical instruments
Celestial navigation Mathematical astronomy Promoted heliocentrism Introduced the concept of infinite universe Geometrical_theories Telescope_development |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
c. 1595
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Digges_family
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| gptkbp:field |
Astronomy
Mathematics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thomas Digges Sr.
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei Astrophysics Cosmology Philosophy of science Scientific Revolution Scientific method Modern astronomy Renaissance_science |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:John_Dee
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Nicolaus_Copernicus
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Advancements in astronomy
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:nationality |
English
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| gptkbp:notableAlumni |
Astronomical observations
Mathematical modeling of the universe Stars are suns Universe_is_infinite |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:The_Mathematical_Principles_of_Natural_Philosophy
A Perfit Description of the Celestial Orbs The Projection of the Sphere |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Mathematician
Philosopher |
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:England
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:productionCompany |
16th century
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret_Digges
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