Martin Folkes

British mathematician and astronomer (1690-1754)
Person human Q325849
Martin Folkes
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Martin Folkes

Summary

Martin Folkes is a human[1]. He was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on October 29, 1690[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 28, 1754[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], numismatist[7], and astronomer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Martin Folkes's place of birth was Westminster[2].
  • Martin Folkes died in London[4].
  • Martin Folkes was born on October 29, 1690[3].
  • Martin Folkes died on June 28, 1754[5].
  • Martin Folkes is buried at Church of St Mary, Hillington[10].
  • Martin Folkes's father was Martin Folkes[11].
  • Martin Folkes's mother was Dorothy Hovel[12].
  • Among Martin Folkes's spouses was Lucy Bradshaw[13].
  • A child of Martin Folkes was Lucretia Folkes[14].
  • Martin Folkes held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Martin Folkes worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Martin Folkes worked as a numismatist[7].
  • Martin Folkes worked as an astronomer[8].
  • Martin Folkes held the position of President of the Royal Society[16].
  • Martin Folkes's education included a stint at Clare Hall[17].
  • Martin Folkes received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Martin Folkes received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].
  • Martin Folkes was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Martin Folkes was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Martin Folkes was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Martin Folkes was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Martin Folkes was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[24].
  • Martin Folkes is recorded as male[25].
  • Martin Folkes's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Martin Folkes's Commons category is recorded as Martin Folkes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Westminster[2], Martin Folkes… he was born on October 29, 1690[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Dorothy Hovel[12].

Education

Martin Folkes's education included a stint at Clare Hall[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], numismatist[7], and astronomer[8]. Martin Folkes held the position of President of the Royal Society[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

Personal Life

Martin Folkes was married to Lucy Bradshaw[13]. A child of him was Lucretia Folkes[14].

Death and Burial

Martin Folkes died on June 28, 1754[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary, Hillington[10].

Why It Matters

Martin Folkes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Martin Folkes born?

Born in Westminster[2], Martin Folkes…

Where did Martin Folkes die?

Martin Folkes died in London[4].

Who were Martin Folkes's parents?

Martin Folkes's father was Martin Folkes[11]. Martin Folkes's mother was Dorothy Hovel[12].

Who was Martin Folkes married to?

Martin Folkes's spouses include Lucy Bradshaw[13].

What did Martin Folkes do for work?

Martin Folkes worked as mathematician[6], numismatist[7], and astronomer[8].

Where did Martin Folkes go to school?

Martin Folkes was educated at Clare Hall[17].

What awards did Martin Folkes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, numismatist, astronomer
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  2. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Lucy Bradshaw
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