George Bishop
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Summary
George Bishop is a human[1]. He was born in Leicester[2]. He was born on August 21, 1785[3]. He passed away in Nice[4]. He died on June 14, 1861[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Leicester[2].
- George Bishop passed away in Nice[4].
- George Bishop was born on August 21, 1785[3].
- George Bishop died on June 14, 1861[5].
- George Bishop is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
- George Bishop held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
- George Bishop worked as an astronomer[6].
- George Bishop held the position of President of the Royal Astronomical Society[10].
- Among George Bishop's employers was Bishop Observatory[11].
- George Bishop received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
- George Bishop received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13].
- George Bishop was a member of Royal Society[14].
- George Bishop is recorded as male[15].
- George Bishop's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- George Bishop's family name is recorded as Bishop[17].
- George Bishop's given name is recorded as George[18].
- George Bishop's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
- George Bishop's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
Body
Origins and Family
George Bishop's place of birth was Leicester[2]. He was born on August 21, 1785[3].
Career and Affiliations
George Bishop worked as an astronomer[6]. He was employed by Bishop Observatory[11]. He held the position of President of the Royal Astronomical Society[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[21], in United Kingdom[22] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13], a science award[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1824[25].
Death and Burial
George Bishop died on June 14, 1861[5]. He died in Nice[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
Why It Matters
George Bishop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was George Bishop born?
George Bishop was born in Leicester[2].
Where did George Bishop die?
George Bishop passed away in Nice[4].
What did George Bishop do for work?
George Bishop worked as astronomer[6].
What awards did George Bishop receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[13].