Peter Dolland

British astronomer
Person human Q2074556
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Peter Dolland

Summary

Peter Dolland is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 24, 1731[3]. He passed away in Kennington[4]. He died on July 2, 1820[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], instrument maker[7], and medical instrument maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Dolland's place of birth was London[2].
  • Peter Dolland died in Kennington[4].
  • Peter Dolland was born on February 24, 1731[3].
  • Peter Dolland was born on January 1, 1731[10].
  • Peter Dolland died on July 2, 1820[5].
  • Peter Dolland died on January 1, 1821[11].
  • Peter Dolland's father was John Dollond[12].
  • Peter Dolland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Peter Dolland held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Peter Dolland worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Peter Dolland's professions included instrument maker[7].
  • Peter Dolland worked as a medical instrument maker[8].
  • Peter Dolland is recorded as male[15].
  • Peter Dolland's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Peter Dolland's Commons category is recorded as Peter Dollond[17].
  • Peter Dolland's family name is recorded as Dollond[18].
  • Peter Dolland's given name is recorded as Peter[19].
  • Peter Dolland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Peter Dolland's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Peter Dolland's has works in the collection is recorded as Australian National Maritime Museum[22].
  • Peter Dolland's has works in the collection is recorded as State Library of New South Wales[23].
  • Peter Dolland's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Dolland was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 24, 1731[3] and January 1, 1731[10]. His father was John Dollond[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], instrument maker[7], and medical instrument maker[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 2, 1820[5] and January 1, 1821[11]. Peter Dolland died in Kennington[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Dolland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Peter Dolland born?

Peter Dolland's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Peter Dolland die?

Peter Dolland died in Kennington[4].

Who were Peter Dolland's parents?

Peter Dolland's father was John Dollond[12].

What did Peter Dolland do for work?

Peter Dolland worked as astronomer[6], instrument maker[7], and medical instrument maker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Australian National Maritime Museum. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Australian National Maritime Museum. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth London
    Citizenship
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation astronomer, instrument maker, medical instrument maker
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