John Charles Duncan

American astronomer (1882-1967)
Person human Q3181221
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John Charles Duncan

Summary

John Charles Duncan is a human[1]. He was born in Knightstown[2]. He was born on February 8, 1882[3]. He died in Chula Vista[4]. He died on September 10, 1967[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Knightstown[2], John Charles Duncan…
  • John Charles Duncan died in Chula Vista[4].
  • John Charles Duncan was born on February 8, 1882[3].
  • John Charles Duncan was born on 1882[8].
  • John Charles Duncan died on September 10, 1967[5].
  • John Charles Duncan is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery[9].
  • John Charles Duncan held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Charles Duncan worked as an astronomer[6].
  • John Charles Duncan's professions included writer[7].
  • Among John Charles Duncan's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • John Charles Duncan was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • John Charles Duncan was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13].
  • John Charles Duncan is recorded as male[14].
  • John Charles Duncan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Charles Duncan's Commons category is recorded as John Charles Duncan[16].
  • John Charles Duncan's family name is recorded as Duncan[17].
  • John Charles Duncan's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Charles Duncan's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[19].
  • John Charles Duncan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Knightstown[2], John Charles Duncan… Recorded date of birth include February 8, 1882[3] and 1882[8].

Education

John Charles Duncan was educated at Harvard University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and writer[7]. Among John Charles Duncan's employers was Harvard University[11].

Death and Burial

John Charles Duncan died on September 10, 1967[5]. He died in Chula Vista[4]. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Charles Duncan is credited with the discovery of Pillars of Creation[21], a photograph[22], founded in 1995[23].

FAQs

Where was John Charles Duncan born?

John Charles Duncan was born in Knightstown[2].

Where did John Charles Duncan die?

John Charles Duncan passed away in Chula Vista[4].

What did John Charles Duncan do for work?

John Charles Duncan worked as astronomer[6] and writer[7].

Where did John Charles Duncan go to school?

John Charles Duncan was educated at Harvard University[12].

What did John Charles Duncan discover?

John Charles Duncan is credited as discoverer of Pillars of Creation[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . link.springer.com. link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . link.springer.com. link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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