John Jackson
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John Jackson
Summary
John Jackson is a human[1]. Born in Paisley[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1887[3]. He died in Surrey[4]. He died on December 9, 1958[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- John Jackson's place of birth was Paisley[2].
- John Jackson passed away in Surrey[4].
- John Jackson was born on February 11, 1887[3].
- John Jackson died on December 9, 1958[5].
- John Jackson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- John Jackson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
- John Jackson worked as an astronomer[6].
- John Jackson's professions included astrophysicist[7].
- John Jackson worked as a university teacher[8].
- John Jackson's field of work was astronomy[12].
- John Jackson's field of work was astrophysics[13].
- Among John Jackson's employers was Royal Observatory[14].
- Among John Jackson's employers was Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope[15].
- John Jackson was educated at University of Glasgow[16].
- John Jackson was educated at University of Cambridge[17].
- John Jackson's education included a stint at Paisley Grammar School[18].
- John Jackson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
- John Jackson received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[20].
- John Jackson received the Order of the British Empire[21].
- John Jackson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa[22].
- John Jackson received the Smith's Prize[23].
- John Jackson was a member of Royal Society[24].
- John Jackson was a member of Royal Astronomical Society[25].
- John Jackson is recorded as male[26].
- John Jackson's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Jackson's place of birth was Paisley[2]. He was born on February 11, 1887[3].
Education
Educated at University of Glasgow[16], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1209[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Paisley Grammar School[18], a grammar school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1576[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[12], a branch of science[39] and astrophysics[13], a branch of astronomy[40]. Employers include Royal Observatory[14], an astronomical observatory[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1675[43] and Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope[15], an astronomical observatory[44], in South Africa[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[20], a science award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1824[50]; Order of the British Empire[21], an order of chivalry[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1917[53]; Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa[22], a fellowship award[54]; and Smith's Prize[23], a science award[55].
Death and Burial
John Jackson died on December 9, 1958[5]. He died in Surrey[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Jackson include Jackson[56], an impact crater[57].
Why It Matters
John Jackson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Jackson[56], an impact crater[57].
FAQs
Where was John Jackson born?
John Jackson was born in Paisley[2].
Where did John Jackson die?
John Jackson died in Surrey[4].
What did John Jackson do for work?
John Jackson worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did John Jackson go to school?
John Jackson was educated at University of Glasgow[16], University of Cambridge[17], and Paisley Grammar School[18].
What awards did John Jackson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[20], Order of the British Empire[21], and Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa[22].