Patrick Copland

Scottish natural philosopher and university teacher
Person human Q18534243
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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].

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[6].
  • Patrick Copland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Patrick Copland's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Patrick Copland's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Patrick Copland was employed by University of Aberdeen[8].
  • Patrick Copland's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[9].
  • Patrick Copland was educated at Marischal College[10].
  • A notable student of Patrick Copland was John Cruickshank[11].
  • Patrick Copland received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • Patrick Copland was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Patrick Copland is recorded as male[14].
  • Patrick Copland's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Patrick Copland's given name is recorded as Patrick[16].
  • Patrick Copland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Patrick Copland's different from is recorded as Patrick Copland[18].

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Origins and Family

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

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[9], a public research university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1495[21], headquartered in Aberdeen[22] and Marischal College[10], a building[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1593[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and university teacher[5]. Among Patrick Copland's employers was University of Aberdeen[8]. A notable student of him was John Cruickshank[11].

Recognition

Patrick Copland received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

Death and Burial

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

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[9] and Marischal College[10].

What awards did Patrick Copland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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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
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