James Nasmyth
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Summary
James Nasmyth was born on August 19, 1808[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on May 7, 1890[3], in London[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], mechanical engineer[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (435 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Alexander Nasmyth[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: painter[13], writer[14]
- Educated at: Royal High School[15], Heriot-Watt University[16]
- Notable work: The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: James Nasmyth[19]
- Residence: England[20]
- Family name: Nasmyth[21]
- Given name: James[22]
- Student of: Robert Bald[23]
- Depicted by: James Hall Nasmyth[24]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[25], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Commons Creator page: James Nasmyt[33]
- Name in native language: James Nasmyth[34]
- Sibling: Patrick Nasmyth[35], Barbara Nasmyth[36], Elizabeth Nasmyth[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Nasmyth include Nasmyth telescope[38]; Nasmyth[39], a lunar crater[40]; and 5680 Nasmyth[41], an asteroid[42].
Why It Matters
James Nasmyth has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Nasmyth telescope[45]. Entities named for him include Nasmyth telescope[38]; Nasmyth[39], a lunar crater[40]; and 5680 Nasmyth[41], an asteroid[42].
FAQs
Where was James Nasmyth born?
James Nasmyth's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did James Nasmyth die?
James Nasmyth passed away in London[4].
Who were James Nasmyth's parents?
James Nasmyth's father was Alexander Nasmyth[11].
What did James Nasmyth do for work?
James Nasmyth worked as an astronomer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], mechanical engineer[8], and photographer[9].
Where did James Nasmyth go to school?
James Nasmyth was educated at Royal High School[15] and Heriot-Watt University[16].
What did James Nasmyth discover?
James Nasmyth is credited as discoverer of Nasmyth telescope[45].