James Rennell
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James Rennell
Summary
James Rennell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Devon[2]. He was born on December 3, 1742[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 29, 1830[5]. He worked as a historian[6], geographer[7], cartographer[8], oceanographer[9], and surveying engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Rennell's place of birth was Devon[2].
- James Rennell passed away in London[4].
- James Rennell was born on December 3, 1742[3].
- James Rennell died on March 29, 1830[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
- James Rennell's father was John Rennell[13].
- James Rennell's mother was Anne Clarke[14].
- James Rennell was married to Jane Thackeray[15].
- A child of James Rennell was Jane Rennell[16].
- James Rennell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
- James Rennell's professions included historian[6].
- James Rennell worked as a geographer[7].
- James Rennell worked as a cartographer[8].
- James Rennell worked as an oceanographer[9].
- James Rennell worked as a surveying engineer[10].
- James Rennell was employed by East India Company[18].
- James Rennell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
- James Rennell received the Copley Medal[20].
- James Rennell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
- James Rennell received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22].
- James Rennell was a member of Royal Society[23].
- James Rennell was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
- James Rennell was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
- James Rennell was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[26].
- James Rennell was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[27].
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Origins and Family
James Rennell was born in Devon[2]. He was born on December 3, 1742[3]. His father was John Rennell[13]. His mother was Anne Clarke[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[6], geographer[7], cartographer[8], oceanographer[9], and surveying engineer[10]. Among James Rennell's employers was East India Company[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Copley Medal[20], a medallion[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1731[32]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36].
Personal Life
Among James Rennell's spouses was Jane Thackeray[15]. A child of him was Jane Rennell[16].
Death and Burial
James Rennell died on March 29, 1830[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
Why It Matters
James Rennell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was James Rennell born?
James Rennell was born in Devon[2].
Where did James Rennell die?
James Rennell passed away in London[4].
Who were James Rennell's parents?
James Rennell's father was John Rennell[13]. James Rennell's mother was Anne Clarke[14].
Who was James Rennell married to?
James Rennell's spouses include Jane Thackeray[15].
What did James Rennell do for work?
James Rennell worked as historian[6], geographer[7], cartographer[8], oceanographer[9], and surveying engineer[10].
What awards did James Rennell receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Copley Medal[20], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[22].