Peter Barlow

British mathematician and physicist
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Peter Barlow
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Peter Barlow

Summary

Peter Barlow is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1776[3]. He passed away in Kent[4]. He died on March 1, 1862[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norwich[2], Peter Barlow…
  • Peter Barlow died in Kent[4].
  • Peter Barlow was born on October 13, 1776[3].
  • Peter Barlow was born on October 15, 1776[10].
  • Peter Barlow died on March 1, 1862[5].
  • Peter Barlow is buried at Charlton Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Peter Barlow was Peter William Barlow[12].
  • A child of Peter Barlow was William Henry Barlow[13].
  • Peter Barlow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Peter Barlow worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Peter Barlow's professions included physicist[7].
  • Peter Barlow's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Peter Barlow was employed by Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow's Tables[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow lens[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow's wheel[18].
  • Peter Barlow received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Peter Barlow received the Copley Medal[20].
  • Peter Barlow received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Peter Barlow was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Peter Barlow was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Peter Barlow was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Peter Barlow is recorded as male[25].
  • Peter Barlow's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Peter Barlow's Commons category is recorded as Peter Barlow[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Barlow was born in Norwich[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 13, 1776[3] and October 15, 1776[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Peter Barlow's employers was Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Barlow's Tables[16]; Barlow lens[17], a scientific instrument[28]; and Barlow's wheel[18], an electric motor[29]. Things named for Peter Barlow include Barlow lens[30], a scientific instrument[31]; Barlow's wheel[32], an electric motor[33]; and Barlow's formula[34], a rule of thumb[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Copley Medal[20], a medallion[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1731[40]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[41].

Personal Life

Children include Peter William Barlow[12], a civil engineer[42], 1809–1885[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[45] and William Henry Barlow[13], a civil engineer[46], 1812–1902[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49].

Death and Burial

Peter Barlow died on March 1, 1862[5]. He died in Kent[4]. Burial took place at Charlton Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Peter Barlow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

Entities named for him include Barlow lens[30], a scientific instrument[31]; Barlow's wheel[32], an electric motor[33]; and Barlow's formula[34], a rule of thumb[35].

FAQs

Where was Peter Barlow born?

Born in Norwich[2], Peter Barlow…

Where did Peter Barlow die?

Peter Barlow passed away in Kent[4].

What did Peter Barlow do for work?

Peter Barlow worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Peter Barlow receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Copley Medal[20], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. icevirtuallibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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