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].
Body
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].