James Francis Tennant

British astronomer and military surveyor (1829–1915)
Person human Q1680409
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James Francis Tennant

Summary

James Francis Tennant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on January 10, 1829[3]. He died in England[4]. He died on March 6, 1915[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Francis Tennant was born in Kolkata[2].
  • James Francis Tennant passed away in England[4].
  • James Francis Tennant was born on January 10, 1829[3].
  • James Francis Tennant died on March 6, 1915[5].
  • James Francis Tennant's father was James Tennant[8].
  • James Francis Tennant's mother was Elizabeth Paterson[9].
  • James Francis Tennant worked as an astronomer[6].
  • James Francis Tennant's education included a stint at Addiscombe Military Seminary[10].
  • James Francis Tennant received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
  • James Francis Tennant was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • James Francis Tennant is recorded as male[13].
  • James Francis Tennant's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Francis Tennant's Commons category is recorded as James Francis Tennant (astronomer)[15].
  • James Francis Tennant's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[16].
  • James Francis Tennant's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Francis Tennant's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

James Francis Tennant was born in Kolkata[2]. He was born on January 10, 1829[3]. His father was James Tennant[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Paterson[9].

Education

James Francis Tennant was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[10].

Career and Affiliations

James Francis Tennant worked as an astronomer[6].

Recognition

James Francis Tennant received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

Death and Burial

James Francis Tennant died on March 6, 1915[5]. He died in England[4].

Why It Matters

James Francis Tennant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Francis Tennant born?

James Francis Tennant's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Where did James Francis Tennant die?

James Francis Tennant passed away in England[4].

Who were James Francis Tennant's parents?

James Francis Tennant's father was James Tennant[8]. James Francis Tennant's mother was Elizabeth Paterson[9].

What did James Francis Tennant do for work?

James Francis Tennant worked as astronomer[6].

Where did James Francis Tennant go to school?

James Francis Tennant was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[10].

What awards did James Francis Tennant receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Idref id 181749289
    Occupation astronomer
    Date of death +1915-03-06T00:00:00Z
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