Thomas Digges

Summary

Thomas Digges is a human^[1]. He was born in Wootton^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1546^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on August 24, 1595^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], politician^[8], and military officer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Wootton^[2], Thomas Digges…
• Thomas Digges died in London^[4].
• Thomas Digges was born on January 1, 1546^[3].
• Thomas Digges died on August 24, 1595^[5].
• Burial took place at St Mary Aldermanbury^[11].
• Thomas Digges's father was Leonard Digges^[12].
• Thomas Digges's mother was Bridget Wilford^[13].
• Thomas Digges was married to Anne St. Leger^[14].
• A child of Thomas Digges was Leonard Digges^[15].
• A child of Thomas Digges was Dudley Digges^[16].
• A child of Thomas Digges was Joan Digges^[17].
• Thomas Digges held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[18].
• Thomas Digges's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Thomas Digges's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Thomas Digges's professions included politician^[8].
• Thomas Digges's professions included military officer^[9].
• Thomas Digges's field of work was astronomy^[19].
• Thomas Digges held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[20].
• Thomas Digges held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament^[21].
• Thomas Digges's education included a stint at Queens' College^[22].
• Thomas Digges's doctoral advisor was John Dee^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas Digges is Alae sive Scalae Mathematicae^[24].
• Thomas Digges is recorded as male^[25].
• Thomas Digges's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Thomas Digges's military, police or special rank is recorded as Master-General of the Ordnance^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wootton^[2], Thomas Digges… he was born on January 1, 1546^[3]. His father was Leonard Digges^[12]. His mother was Bridget Wilford^[13].

Education

Thomas Digges was educated at Queens' College^[22]. His doctoral advisor was John Dee^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], politician^[8], and military officer^[9]. Thomas Digges's field of work was astronomy^[19]. Positions held include Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[20] and Member of the 1584-85 Parliament^[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Digges is Alae sive Scalae Mathematicae^[24].

Personal Life

Thomas Digges was married to Anne St. Leger^[14]. Children include Leonard Digges^[15], a poet^[28], 1588–1635^[29]; Dudley Digges^[16], a judge^[30], 1583–1639^[31], of Kingdom of England^[32], awarded the Knight Bachelor^[33]; and Joan Digges^[17].

Death and Burial

Thomas Digges died on August 24, 1595^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Mary Aldermanbury^[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Digges ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34]

He is credited with the discovery of Olbers's paradox^[35], a logical contradiction^[36].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Digges born?

Born in Wootton^[2], Thomas Digges…

Where did Thomas Digges die?

Thomas Digges died in London^[4].

Who were Thomas Digges's parents?

Thomas Digges's father was Leonard Digges^[12]. Thomas Digges's mother was Bridget Wilford^[13].

Who was Thomas Digges married to?

Thomas Digges's spouses include Anne St. Leger^[14].

What did Thomas Digges do for work?

Thomas Digges worked as astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], politician^[8], and military officer^[9].

Where did Thomas Digges go to school?

Thomas Digges was educated at Queens' College^[22].

What did Thomas Digges discover?

Thomas Digges is credited as discoverer of Olbers's paradox^[35].