John Jackson

Scottish astronomer (1887-1958)
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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].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . royalsocietypublishing.org. royalsocietypublishing.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . royalsocietypublishing.org. royalsocietypublishing.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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