Emery Molyneux

English globemaker (died 1598)
Person human Q2300479
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Emery Molyneux

Summary

Emery Molyneux is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1600[2]. He died in Amsterdam[3]. He died on June 1, 1598[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5] and mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Emery Molyneux died in Amsterdam[3].
  • Emery Molyneux was born on January 1, 1600[2].
  • Emery Molyneux died on June 1, 1598[4].
  • Emery Molyneux held citizenship in Kingdom of England[8].
  • Emery Molyneux worked as a cartographer[5].
  • Emery Molyneux worked as a mathematician[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Emery Molyneux is Petworth globe[9].
  • Emery Molyneux is recorded as male[10].
  • Emery Molyneux's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Emery Molyneux's Commons category is recorded as Emery Molyneux[12].
  • Emery Molyneux's family name is recorded as Molyneux[13].
  • Emery Molyneux's given name is recorded as Emery[14].
  • Emery Molyneux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Emery Molyneux's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[16].

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Origins and Family

Emery Molyneux was born on January 1, 1600[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[5] and mathematician[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Emery Molyneux is Petworth globe[9].

Death and Burial

Emery Molyneux died on June 1, 1598[4]. He passed away in Amsterdam[3].

Why It Matters

Emery Molyneux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17]

He is credited with the discovery of Crux[18], a constellation[19], founded in 1590[20].

FAQs

Where did Emery Molyneux die?

Emery Molyneux passed away in Amsterdam[3].

What did Emery Molyneux do for work?

Emery Molyneux worked as cartographer[5] and mathematician[6].

What did Emery Molyneux discover?

Emery Molyneux is credited as discoverer of Crux[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation cartographer, mathematician
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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