James Bradley
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James Bradley
Summary
James Bradley is a human[1]. He was born in Sherborne[2]. He was born on March 1693[3]. He passed away in Chalford[4]. He died on July 13, 1762[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- James Bradley's place of birth was Sherborne[2].
- James Bradley died in Chalford[4].
- James Bradley was born on March 1693[3].
- James Bradley died on July 13, 1762[5].
- James Bradley died on March 13, 1762[9].
- James Bradley is buried at Church of the Holy Trinity[10].
- James Bradley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
- James Bradley is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[12].
- James Bradley's professions included astronomer[6].
- James Bradley worked as a university teacher[7].
- James Bradley's field of work was astronomy[13].
- James Bradley held the position of Astronomer Royal[14].
- James Bradley held the position of Savilian Professor of Astronomy[15].
- James Bradley was employed by University of Oxford[16].
- Among James Bradley's employers was Church of England[17].
- James Bradley's education included a stint at Balliol College[18].
- James Bradley was educated at University of Oxford[19].
- James Bradley's doctoral advisor was James Pound[20].
- A notable student of James Bradley was Nevil Maskelyne[21].
- A notable work attributed to James Bradley is optical aberration[22].
- A notable work attributed to James Bradley is nutation[23].
- James Bradley received the Copley Medal[24].
- James Bradley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
- James Bradley was a member of Royal Society[26].
- James Bradley was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
James Bradley's place of birth was Sherborne[2]. He was born on March 1693[3]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[12].
Education
Educated at Balliol College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. James Bradley's doctoral advisor was James Pound[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. James Bradley's field of work was astronomy[13]. Employers include University of Oxford[16], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39] and Church of England[17], a state church[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1534[42], headquartered in Church House[43]. Positions held include Astronomer Royal[14], a position[44], founded in 1675[45] and Savilian Professor of Astronomy[15], a chair[46]. A notable student of him was Nevil Maskelyne[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include optical aberration[22], a scientific theory[47] and nutation[23], a scientific theory[48]. Things named for James Bradley include Mons Bradley[49], a mons[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Copley Medal[24], a medallion[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1731[53] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[54], in United Kingdom[55].
Personal Life
James Bradley's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 13, 1762[5] and March 13, 1762[9]. James Bradley died in Chalford[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Holy Trinity[10].
Why It Matters
James Bradley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He is credited with the discovery of optical aberration[59], a scientific theory[60] and nutation[61], a scientific theory[62]. Entities named for him include Mons Bradley[49], a mons[50].
FAQs
Where was James Bradley born?
James Bradley was born in Sherborne[2].
Where did James Bradley die?
James Bradley passed away in Chalford[4].
What did James Bradley do for work?
James Bradley worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did James Bradley go to school?
James Bradley was educated at Balliol College[18] and University of Oxford[19].
What awards did James Bradley receive?
Honors received include Copley Medal[24] and Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
What did James Bradley discover?
James Bradley is credited as discoverer of optical aberration[59] and nutation[61].