Jorge Juan y Santacilia

Summary

Jorge Juan y Santacilia is a human^[1]. He was born in Novelda^[2]. He was born on January 5, 1713^[3]. He passed away in Madrid^[4]. He died on June 21, 1773^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], seafarer^[8], and spy^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's place of birth was Novelda^[2].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia passed away in Madrid^[4].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia was born on January 5, 1713^[3].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia died on June 21, 1773^[5].
• Burial took place at Panteón de Marinos Ilustres, San Fernando (Cadiz)^[11].
• Burial took place at St. Martin's Church, Cadiz^[12].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia held citizenship in Spain^[13].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia worked as a seafarer^[8].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's professions included spy^[9].
• A notable work attributed to Jorge Juan y Santacilia is Observaciones astronomicas y phisicas hechas en los Reynos del Perú^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Jorge Juan y Santacilia is Relación Histórica del Viage a la América Meridional^[15].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[16].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia was a member of Royal Society^[17].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[18].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia was a member of Knights Hospitaller^[19].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia was a member of Asamblea Amistosa Literaria de Cádiz^[20].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia is recorded as male^[21].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's Commons category is recorded as Jorge Juan^[23].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[24].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's family name is recorded as Juan^[25].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's given name is recorded as Jorge^[26].
• Jorge Juan y Santacilia's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jorge Juan y Santacilia was born in Novelda^[2]. He was born on January 5, 1713^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], seafarer^[8], and spy^[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Observaciones astronomicas y phisicas hechas en los Reynos del Perú^[14], a version, edition or translation^[28] and Relación Histórica del Viage a la América Meridional^[15].

Recognition

Jorge Juan y Santacilia received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[16].

Death and Burial

Jorge Juan y Santacilia died on June 21, 1773^[5]. He died in Madrid^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Panteón de Marinos Ilustres, San Fernando (Cadiz)^[11] and St. Martin's Church, Cadiz^[12].

Why It Matters

Jorge Juan y Santacilia has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Jorge Juan y Santacilia born?

Jorge Juan y Santacilia's place of birth was Novelda^[2].

Where did Jorge Juan y Santacilia die?

Jorge Juan y Santacilia passed away in Madrid^[4].

What did Jorge Juan y Santacilia do for work?

Jorge Juan y Santacilia worked as astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], seafarer^[8], and spy^[9].

What awards did Jorge Juan y Santacilia receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[16].