Joseph Priestley

Summary

Joseph Priestley is a human^[1]. Born in Birstall^[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1733^[3]. He died in Northumberland^[4]. He died on February 6, 1804^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], chemist^[8], educator^[9], and political theorist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,571 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Birstall^[2], Joseph Priestley…
• Joseph Priestley passed away in Northumberland^[4].
• Joseph Priestley was born on March 13, 1733^[3].
• Joseph Priestley was born on March 24, 1733^[12].
• Joseph Priestley died on February 6, 1804^[5].
• Joseph Priestley is buried at Riverview Cemetery^[13].
• Joseph Priestley's father was Jonas Priestley^[14].
• Joseph Priestley's mother was Mary Wells^[15].
• Among Joseph Priestley's spouses was Mary Priestley^[16].
• A child of Joseph Priestley was Henry Priestley^[17].
• A child of Joseph Priestley was Joseph Priestley^[18].
• A child of Joseph Priestley was William Priestley^[19].
• A child of Joseph Priestley was Sarah Priestley^[20].
• Joseph Priestley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[21].
• Joseph Priestley held citizenship in United Kingdom^[22].
• Joseph Priestley's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Joseph Priestley worked as a theologian^[7].
• Joseph Priestley's professions included chemist^[8].
• Joseph Priestley worked as an educator^[9].
• Joseph Priestley's professions included political theorist^[10].
• Joseph Priestley worked as a dilettante^[23].
• Joseph Priestley's field of work was philosophy^[24].
• Joseph Priestley's field of work was chemistry^[25].
• Joseph Priestley's field of work was pastoral care^[26].
• Joseph Priestley's field of work was natural philosophy^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Birstall^[2], Joseph Priestley… Recorded date of birth include March 13, 1733^[3] and March 24, 1733^[12]. His father was Jonas Priestley^[14]. His mother was Mary Wells^[15].

Education

Joseph Priestley was educated at Batley Grammar School^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], chemist^[8], educator^[9], political theorist^[10], and dilettante^[23]. Fields of work include philosophy^[24], an academic discipline^[29]; chemistry^[25], a branch of science^[30]; pastoral care^[26], a field of study^[31]; natural philosophy^[27], a branch of science^[32]; education^[33], a branch of science^[34]; and Protestant theology^[35], a branch of theology^[36]. Joseph Priestley held the position of member of the French National Assembly^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[38], a fellowship award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; Copley Medal^[41], a medallion^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1731^[44]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[45], a fellowship award^[46].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Priestley's spouses was Mary Priestley^[16]. Children include Henry Priestley^[17], 1777–1795^[47]; he^[18], 1768–1833^[48]; William Priestley^[19]; and Sarah Priestley^[20]. His religion is recorded as Christianity^[49].

Death and Burial

Joseph Priestley died on February 6, 1804^[5]. He died in Northumberland^[4]. He is buried at Riverview Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Priestley include Priestley Medal^[50], a science award^[51], in United States^[52], founded in 1922^[53]; Priestley^[54]; and 5577 Priestley^[55].

Why It Matters

Joseph Priestley ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,571 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[56] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[57]

He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Aikin^[58], a chemist^[59], 1773–1854^[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[61], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London^[62].

He is credited with the discovery of ammonia^[63], a type of chemical entity^[64]; oxygen^[65], a chemical element^[66]; and carbon dioxide^[67], a type of chemical entity^[68]. Works attributed to him include Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air^[69], a written work^[70], founded in 1774^[71] and Institutes of Natural and Revealed Religion^[72], a written work^[73]. Entities named for him include Priestley Medal^[50], a science award^[51], in United States^[52], founded in 1922^[53]; Priestley^[54]; and 5577 Priestley^[55].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Priestley born?

Born in Birstall^[2], Joseph Priestley…

Where did Joseph Priestley die?

Joseph Priestley died in Northumberland^[4].

Who were Joseph Priestley's parents?

Joseph Priestley's father was Jonas Priestley^[14]. Joseph Priestley's mother was Mary Wells^[15].

Who was Joseph Priestley married to?

Joseph Priestley's spouses include Mary Priestley^[16].

What did Joseph Priestley do for work?

Joseph Priestley worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], chemist^[8], educator^[9], and political theorist^[10].

Where did Joseph Priestley go to school?

Joseph Priestley was educated at Batley Grammar School^[28].

What awards did Joseph Priestley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[38], Copley Medal^[41], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[45].

Who did Joseph Priestley influence?

Joseph Priestley has been cited as an influence by Arthur Aikin^[58].

What did Joseph Priestley discover?

Joseph Priestley is credited as discoverer of ammonia^[63], oxygen^[65], and carbon dioxide^[67].