Patrick Copland

Scottish natural philosopher and university teacher
Person human Q18534243
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Patrick Copland

Summary

Patrick Copland is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1748[2]. He died on January 17, 1822[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Copland was born on January 17, 1748[2].
  • Patrick Copland died on January 17, 1822[3].
  • Patrick Copland held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[7].
  • Patrick Copland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Patrick Copland's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Patrick Copland's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Patrick Copland was employed by University of Aberdeen[9].
  • Patrick Copland's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[10].
  • Patrick Copland was educated at Marischal College[11].
  • A notable student of Patrick Copland was John Cruickshank[12].
  • Patrick Copland received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Patrick Copland was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • Patrick Copland is recorded as male[15].
  • Patrick Copland's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Patrick Copland's given name is recorded as Patrick[17].
  • Patrick Copland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Patrick Copland's different from is recorded as Patrick Copland[19].

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Origins and Family

Patrick Copland was born on January 17, 1748[2].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[10], a public research university[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1495[22], headquartered in Aberdeen[23] and Marischal College[11], a building[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1593[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and university teacher[5]. Among Patrick Copland's employers was University of Aberdeen[9]. A notable student of him was John Cruickshank[12].

Recognition

Patrick Copland received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

Death and Burial

Patrick Copland died on January 17, 1822[3].

Why It Matters

Patrick Copland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

What did Patrick Copland do for work?

Patrick Copland worked as astronomer[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Patrick Copland go to school?

Patrick Copland was educated at University of Aberdeen[10] and Marischal College[11].

What awards did Patrick Copland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Member of Royal Society of Edinburgh
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