John Goodricke
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Summary
John Goodricke was born on September 17, 1764[1], in Groningen[2]. He died on April 20, 1786[3], in York[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Henry Goodricke[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[8], Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[11], Copley Medal[12]
- Member of: Royal Society[13]
- Influenced by: Edward Pigott[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: John Goodricke[16]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[17]
- Family name: Goodricke[18]
- Given name: John[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Goodricke[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Goodricke include Goodricke-Pigott Observatory[26], an astronomical observatory[27], in United States[28].
Why It Matters
John Goodricke has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Goodricke-Pigott Observatory[26], an astronomical observatory[27], in United States[28].
FAQs
Where was John Goodricke born?
John Goodricke was born in Groningen[2].
Where did John Goodricke die?
John Goodricke passed away in York[4].
Who were John Goodricke's parents?
John Goodricke's father was Henry Goodricke[7].
What did John Goodricke do for work?
John Goodricke worked as an astronomer[5].
What awards did John Goodricke receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11] and Copley Medal[12].