John Theophilus Desaguliers

French-born British natural philosopher and clergyman
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John Theophilus Desaguliers
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John Theophilus Desaguliers was born on March 12, 1683, in La Rochelle[1][2][3] and died on February 29, 1744, in Covent Garden[3][2][4]. He was buried in London. A practitioner of Anglicanism, he married Joanna Pudsey in 1712 and had a child named Thomas Desaguliers[2].

Educated at Christ Church and the University of Oxford[5], Desaguliers worked as a physicist, philosopher, translator, and engineer. Operating primarily in the field of physics, he was influenced by Isaac Newton. His contributions earned him recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society, as well as the Copley Medal, Copley Medal, and Copley Medal[6].

John Theophilus Desaguliers

Summary

John Theophilus Desaguliers is a human[1]. His place of birth was La Rochelle[2]. He was born on March 12, 1683[3]. He died in Covent Garden[4]. He died on February 29, 1744[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], philosopher[7], translator[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in La Rochelle[2], John Theophilus Desaguliers…
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers passed away in Covent Garden[4].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers was born on March 12, 1683[3].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers was born on March 13, 1683[11].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers died on February 29, 1744[5].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers is buried at London[12].
  • Among John Theophilus Desaguliers's spouses was Joanna Pudsey[13].
  • A child of John Theophilus Desaguliers was Thomas Desaguliers[14].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers held citizenship in France[15].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's professions included physicist[6].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers worked as a philosopher[7].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers worked as a translator[8].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's professions included engineer[9].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's field of work was physicist[16].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's education included a stint at Christ Church[17].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers was educated at University of Oxford[18].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's doctoral advisor was John Keill[19].
  • A notable student of John Theophilus Desaguliers was Philippe Vayringe[20].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers received the Copley Medal[22].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers received the Copley Medal[23].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers received the Copley Medal[24].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers was a member of freemasonry[26].
  • John Theophilus Desaguliers's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in La Rochelle[2], John Theophilus Desaguliers… Recorded date of birth include March 12, 1683[3] and March 13, 1683[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Oxford[18], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. John Theophilus Desaguliers's doctoral advisor was John Keill[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], philosopher[7], translator[8], and engineer[9]. John Theophilus Desaguliers's field of work was physicist[16]. A notable student of him was Philippe Vayringe[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Copley Medal[22], a medallion[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1731[40].

Personal Life

Among John Theophilus Desaguliers's spouses was Joanna Pudsey[13]. A child of him was Thomas Desaguliers[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[27].

Death and Burial

John Theophilus Desaguliers died on February 29, 1744[5]. He passed away in Covent Garden[4]. He is buried at London[12].

Why It Matters

John Theophilus Desaguliers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was John Theophilus Desaguliers born?

John Theophilus Desaguliers's place of birth was La Rochelle[2].

Where did John Theophilus Desaguliers die?

John Theophilus Desaguliers passed away in Covent Garden[4].

Who was John Theophilus Desaguliers married to?

John Theophilus Desaguliers's spouses include Joanna Pudsey[13].

What did John Theophilus Desaguliers do for work?

John Theophilus Desaguliers worked as physicist[6], philosopher[7], translator[8], and engineer[9].

Where did John Theophilus Desaguliers go to school?

John Theophilus Desaguliers was educated at Christ Church[17] and University of Oxford[18].

What awards did John Theophilus Desaguliers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Copley Medal[22], Copley Medal[23], and Copley Medal[24].

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