Joseph Black
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Joseph Black
Summary
Joseph Black is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on April 16, 1728[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on December 6, 1799[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Joseph Black's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].
- Joseph Black died in Edinburgh[4].
- Joseph Black was born on April 16, 1728[3].
- Joseph Black died on December 6, 1799[5].
- Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[10].
- Joseph Black's father was John Black[11].
- Joseph Black's mother was Margaret Gordon[12].
- Joseph Black held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
- English was Joseph Black's native language[14].
- Joseph Black worked as a chemist[6].
- Joseph Black worked as a physicist[7].
- Joseph Black worked as a university teacher[8].
- Joseph Black's field of work was physics[15].
- Joseph Black's field of work was medicine[16].
- Among Joseph Black's employers was University of Edinburgh[17].
- Joseph Black was employed by University of Glasgow[18].
- Joseph Black's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[19].
- Joseph Black's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[20].
- Joseph Black's doctoral advisor was William Cullen[21].
- A notable student of Joseph Black was Benjamin Rush[22].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Black is caloric theory[23].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Black is latent heat[24].
- Joseph Black was a member of Royal Society of Chemistry[25].
- Joseph Black was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
- Joseph Black was a member of French Academy of Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Joseph Black's place of birth was Bordeaux[2]. He was born on April 16, 1728[3]. His father was John Black[11]. His mother was Margaret Gordon[12]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Glasgow[20], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]. Joseph Black's doctoral advisor was William Cullen[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include physics[15], a branch of science[36] and medicine[16], a field of study[37]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1583[40], headquartered in Edinburgh[41] and University of Glasgow[18], a public research university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1451[44], headquartered in Glasgow[45]. A notable student of Joseph Black was Benjamin Rush[22]. Doctoral students include Benjamin Rush[46], a chemist[47], 1745–1813[48], of United States[49], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[50]; Thomas Charles Hope[51], a chemist[52], 1766–1844[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55]; and James Edward Smith[56], a botanist[57], 1759–1828[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[60], specialised in botany[61].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include caloric theory[23], a superseded scientific theory[62] and latent heat[24]. Things named for Joseph Black include Black[63] and Joseph Black Award[64].
Death and Burial
Joseph Black died on December 6, 1799[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[10].
Why It Matters
Joseph Black has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Daniel Rutherford[66], a botanist[67], 1749–1819[68], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[69], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[70], specialised in botany[71].
He is credited with the discovery of carbon dioxide[72], a type of chemical entity[73] and magnesium[74], a chemical element[75]. Entities named for him include Black[63] and Joseph Black Award[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include James Edward Smith[76], a botanist[77], 1759–1828[78], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[79], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[80], specialised in botany[81]; Benjamin Rush[82], a chemist[83], 1745–1813[84], of United States[85], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[86]; and Thomas Charles Hope[87], a chemist[88], 1766–1844[89], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[90], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[91].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Black born?
Joseph Black's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].
Where did Joseph Black die?
Joseph Black passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Who were Joseph Black's parents?
Joseph Black's father was John Black[11]. Joseph Black's mother was Margaret Gordon[12].
What did Joseph Black do for work?
Joseph Black worked as chemist[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Joseph Black go to school?
Joseph Black was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and University of Glasgow[20].
Who did Joseph Black influence?
Joseph Black has been cited as an influence by Daniel Rutherford[66].
What did Joseph Black discover?
Joseph Black is credited as discoverer of carbon dioxide[72] and magnesium[74].