Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Astronomer
Mathematician Philosopher |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:St_Mary's_Hall,_Oxford
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Roanoke_Colony
|
| gptkbp:born |
1560
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Development of scientific method
Early use of decimal fractions Introduction_of_algebra_to_England |
| gptkbp:died |
1621
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
Mathematical notation
Influence on later scientists Advancements in optics Contributions to navigation Mapping of the stars Early scientific writings Studies of the moon Studies of the planets Use of telescopes Studies_of_the_Americas |
| gptkbp:field |
Astronomy
Mathematics Natural Philosophy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thomas Harriot
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Robert_Hooke
gptkb:Isaac_Newton gptkb:John_Dee |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Francis_Bacon
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Contributions to mathematics
Astronomical observations Studies in the New World Translation of Euclid's Elements |
| gptkbp:nationality |
English
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:The_Virginia_Company
A Description of Virginia Artis Analyticae Praxis |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Astronomer
Mathematician Philosopher |
| gptkbp:researchField |
Astronomy
Ethnography Linguistics Mathematics Natural History |
| gptkbp:wrote |
A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia
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