Edward Brerewood

British mathematician
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Edward Brerewood

Summary

Edward Brerewood is a human[1]. Born in Chester[2], he… he was born on 1565[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 4, 1613[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Brerewood was born in Chester[2].
  • Edward Brerewood died in London[4].
  • Edward Brerewood was born on 1565[3].
  • Edward Brerewood died on November 4, 1613[5].
  • Burial took place at St Helen's Bishopsgate[8].
  • Edward Brerewood held citizenship in England[9].
  • Edward Brerewood worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Edward Brerewood held the position of Gresham Professor of Astronomy[10].
  • Edward Brerewood was employed by Gresham College[11].
  • Edward Brerewood was educated at Brasenose College[12].
  • Edward Brerewood is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Brerewood's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Brerewood's family name is recorded as Brerewood[15].
  • Edward Brerewood's given name is recorded as Edward[16].
  • Edward Brerewood's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Edward Brerewood's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Edward Brerewood's described by source is recorded as Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[19].
  • Edward Brerewood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Brerewood's place of birth was Chester[2]. He was born on 1565[3].

Education

Edward Brerewood was educated at Brasenose College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Brerewood worked as a mathematician[6]. He was employed by Gresham College[11]. He held the position of Gresham Professor of Astronomy[10].

Death and Burial

Edward Brerewood died on November 4, 1613[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St Helen's Bishopsgate[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Brerewood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Edward Brerewood born?

Born in Chester[2], Edward Brerewood…

Where did Edward Brerewood die?

Edward Brerewood passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Brerewood do for work?

Edward Brerewood worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Edward Brerewood go to school?

Edward Brerewood was educated at Brasenose College[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00959839
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Gresham Professor of Astronomy
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Citizenship
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00959839
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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