Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:born |
1614
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Development of the concept of a universal language
Promotion of scientific inquiry and experimentation Influence on later philosophers and scientists Advancements in the study of language and communication |
| gptkbp:died |
1672
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Magdalen_Hall,_Oxford
|
| gptkbp:field |
Astronomy
Linguistics Mathematics Philosophy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wilkins, John
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:John_Locke
gptkb:Isaac_Newton |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Francis_Bacon
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Theological writings
Advocacy for the use of a universal language Early work in cryptography Contributions to the development of the scientific method |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Impact on the philosophy of language
Contributions to early modern science Influence_on_the_Royal_Society Recognition_as_a_pioneer_in_linguistics |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Mathematical Magick
An Essay towards a Real Character and a Philosophical Language |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Philosopher
Scientist Theologian |
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
Fawsley,_Northamptonshire,_England
|
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:positionHeld |
gptkb:Bishop_of_Chester
gptkb:Chaplain_to_Charles_II Dean of Ripon Vicar of St. Lawrence Jewry |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Robina_Wilkins
|