James Short

Australian astrophotographer
Person human Q132185802
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James Short

Summary

James Short is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on +1865-11-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1943-06-21T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], photographer[6], and astrophotographer[7].

Key Facts

  • James Short was born in Dublin[2].
  • James Short was born on +1865-11-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Short died on +1943-06-21T00:00:00Z[4].
  • James Short held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • James Short's professions included astronomer[5].
  • James Short's professions included photographer[6].
  • James Short's professions included astrophotographer[7].
  • Among James Short's employers was Sydney Observatory[9].
  • James Short's education included a stint at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[10].
  • James Short's image is recorded as Flint Island. Siderostat and battery of cameras. Drill picture. 1908, PH-NEG-2906 001 (cropped to James Short).jpg[11].
  • James Short is recorded as male[12].
  • James Short's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Short's Commons category is recorded as James Short (astrophotographer)[14].
  • James Short's residence is recorded as Sydney[15].
  • James Short's family name is recorded as Short[16].
  • James Short's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Short's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • James Short's Encyclopedia of Australian Science ID is recorded as P007000b[19].

Body

Origins and Family

James Short was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on +1865-11-11T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

James Short's education included a stint at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5], photographer[6], and astrophotographer[7]. James Short was employed by Sydney Observatory[9].

Death and Burial

James Short died on +1943-06-21T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was James Short born?

James Short's place of birth was Dublin[2].

What did James Short do for work?

James Short worked as astronomer[5], photographer[6], and astrophotographer[7].

Where did James Short go to school?

James Short was educated at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . research.usq.edu.au. research.usq.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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