Edward Nairne

English optician and scientific instrument maker (1726–1806)
Person human Q1293089
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Edward Nairne

Summary

Edward Nairne is a human[1]. Born in Sandwich[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1726[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 1, 1806[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and artisan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Nairne was born in Sandwich[2].
  • Edward Nairne died in London[4].
  • Edward Nairne was born on January 1, 1726[3].
  • Edward Nairne died on September 1, 1806[5].
  • Edward Nairne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Nairne worked as a physicist[6].
  • Edward Nairne worked as an engineer[7].
  • Edward Nairne's professions included inventor[8].
  • Edward Nairne's professions included artisan[9].
  • Edward Nairne received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Edward Nairne was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • Edward Nairne was a member of American Philosophical Society[14].
  • Edward Nairne is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Nairne's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Nairne's Commons category is recorded as Edward Nairne[17].
  • Edward Nairne's family name is recorded as Nairne[18].
  • Edward Nairne's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Nairne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Edward Nairne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Edward Nairne's has works in the collection is recorded as Australian National Maritime Museum[22].
  • Edward Nairne's has works in the collection is recorded as State Library of New South Wales[23].
  • Edward Nairne's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sandwich[2], Edward Nairne… he was born on January 1, 1726[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and artisan[9].

Recognition

Edward Nairne received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

Death and Burial

Edward Nairne died on September 1, 1806[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Nairne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Edward Nairne born?

Edward Nairne's place of birth was Sandwich[2].

Where did Edward Nairne die?

Edward Nairne died in London[4].

What did Edward Nairne do for work?

Edward Nairne worked as physicist[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and artisan[9].

What awards did Edward Nairne receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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