Gowin Knight
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Gowin Knight
Summary
Gowin Knight is a human[1]. His place of birth was Corringham[2]. He was born on September 10, 1713[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 8, 1772[5]. He worked as a librarian[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Gowin Knight's place of birth was Corringham[2].
- Gowin Knight passed away in London[4].
- Gowin Knight was born on September 10, 1713[3].
- Gowin Knight died on June 8, 1772[5].
- Gowin Knight held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
- Gowin Knight worked as a librarian[6].
- Gowin Knight worked as a physicist[7].
- Among Gowin Knight's employers was British Museum[10].
- Gowin Knight was educated at Magdalen College[11].
- Gowin Knight received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
- Gowin Knight received the Copley Medal[13].
- Gowin Knight was a member of Royal Society[14].
- Gowin Knight is recorded as male[15].
- Gowin Knight's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Gowin Knight's Commons category is recorded as Gowin Knight[17].
- Gowin Knight's residence is recorded as United Kingdom[18].
- Gowin Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[19].
- Gowin Knight's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
- Gowin Knight's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[21].
- Gowin Knight's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
- Gowin Knight's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[23].
Body
Origins and Family
Gowin Knight's place of birth was Corringham[2]. He was born on September 10, 1713[3].
Education
Gowin Knight was educated at Magdalen College[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include librarian[6] and physicist[7]. Gowin Knight was employed by British Museum[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[24], in United Kingdom[25] and Copley Medal[13], a medallion[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1731[28].
Death and Burial
Gowin Knight died on June 8, 1772[5]. He died in London[4].
Why It Matters
Gowin Knight ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]
FAQs
Where was Gowin Knight born?
Gowin Knight was born in Corringham[2].
Where did Gowin Knight die?
Gowin Knight died in London[4].
What did Gowin Knight do for work?
Gowin Knight worked as librarian[6] and physicist[7].
Where did Gowin Knight go to school?
Gowin Knight was educated at Magdalen College[11].
What awards did Gowin Knight receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Copley Medal[13].