George Witchell

Witchell, George (1728–1785), mathematician
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George Witchell

Summary

George Witchell is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1728[2]. He died in Portsmouth[3]. He died on January 29, 1785[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and educator[6].

Key Facts

  • George Witchell died in Portsmouth[3].
  • George Witchell was born on January 17, 1728[2].
  • George Witchell died on January 29, 1785[4].
  • Among George Witchell's spouses was Mary[7].
  • A child of George Witchell was Anne Witchell[8].
  • George Witchell's professions included mathematician[5].
  • George Witchell's professions included educator[6].
  • George Witchell was a member of Royal Society[9].
  • George Witchell is recorded as male[10].
  • George Witchell's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Witchell's family name is recorded as Witchell[12].
  • George Witchell's given name is recorded as George[13].
  • George Witchell's interested in is recorded as astronomy[14].

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Origins and Family

George Witchell was born on January 17, 1728[2].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

George Witchell was married to Mary[7]. A child of him was Anne Witchell[8].

Death and Burial

George Witchell died on January 29, 1785[4]. He passed away in Portsmouth[3].

FAQs

Where did George Witchell die?

George Witchell passed away in Portsmouth[3].

Who was George Witchell married to?

George Witchell's spouses include Mary[7].

What did George Witchell do for work?

George Witchell worked as mathematician[5] and educator[6].

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
    Occupation mathematician, educator
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  2. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Portsmouth
    Wikidata description Witchell, George (1728–1785), mathematician
    Spouse Mary
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 51607
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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