Willem 's Gravesande

Summary

Willem 's Gravesande is a human^[1]. Born in Q2766547^[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1688^[3]. He passed away in Leiden^[4]. He died on February 28, 1742^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], physicist^[7], mathematician^[8], astronomer^[9], and university teacher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Q2766547^[2], Willem 's Gravesande…
• Willem 's Gravesande died in Leiden^[4].
• Willem 's Gravesande was born on September 26, 1688^[3].
• Willem 's Gravesande was born on September 27, 1688^[12].
• Willem 's Gravesande was born on September 28, 1688^[13].
• Willem 's Gravesande died on February 28, 1742^[5].
• Willem 's Gravesande's father was Dirk van 's-Gravesande^[14].
• Willem 's Gravesande's mother was Anna Josina Blom^[15].
• Willem 's Gravesande held citizenship in Dutch Republic^[16].
• Willem 's Gravesande's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Willem 's Gravesande's professions included physicist^[7].
• Willem 's Gravesande worked as a mathematician^[8].
• Willem 's Gravesande worked as an astronomer^[9].
• Willem 's Gravesande's professions included university teacher^[10].
• Willem 's Gravesande's field of work was physics^[17].
• Willem 's Gravesande held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[18].
• Willem 's Gravesande was employed by Leiden University^[19].
• Willem 's Gravesande was employed by Leiden University^[20].
• Willem 's Gravesande's education included a stint at Leiden University^[21].
• Willem 's Gravesande's doctoral advisor was Johannes Voet^[22].
• Willem 's Gravesande received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Willem 's Gravesande was a member of Royal Society^[24].
• Willem 's Gravesande was influenced by Isaac Newton^[25].
• Willem 's Gravesande is recorded as male^[26].
• Willem 's Gravesande's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Willem 's Gravesande's place of birth was Q2766547^[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 26, 1688^[3], September 27, 1688^[12], and September 28, 1688^[13]. His father was Dirk van 's-Gravesande^[14]. His mother was Anna Josina Blom^[15].

Education

Willem 's Gravesande's education included a stint at Leiden University^[21]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes Voet^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], physicist^[7], mathematician^[8], astronomer^[9], and university teacher^[10]. Willem 's Gravesande's field of work was physics^[17]. Employers include Leiden University^[19], a university^[28], in Netherlands^[29], founded in 1575^[30], headquartered in Leiden^[31]. He held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[18]. Doctoral students include Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand^[32], a botanist^[33], 1713–1787^[34], of Switzerland^[35], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[36]; Frederik Bernard Albinus^[37], a university teacher^[38], 1715–1778^[39], of Netherlands^[40]; Johannes Oosterdijk Schacht^[41], a university teacher^[42], 1704–1792^[43], of Netherlands^[44]; Alexander Comrie^[45], a theologian^[46], 1706–1774^[47], of Dutch Republic^[48]; Govert du Bois^[49], 1700–1747^[50]; and Daniel de la Motte^[51].

Recognition

Willem 's Gravesande received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].

Death and Burial

Willem 's Gravesande died on February 28, 1742^[5]. He passed away in Leiden^[4].

Why It Matters

Willem 's Gravesande ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand^[54], a botanist^[55], 1713–1787^[56], of Switzerland^[57], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[58].

FAQs

Where was Willem 's Gravesande born?

Willem 's Gravesande's place of birth was Q2766547^[2].

Where did Willem 's Gravesande die?

Willem 's Gravesande died in Leiden^[4].

Who were Willem 's Gravesande's parents?

Willem 's Gravesande's father was Dirk van 's-Gravesande^[14]. Willem 's Gravesande's mother was Anna Josina Blom^[15].

What did Willem 's Gravesande do for work?

Willem 's Gravesande worked as philosopher^[6], physicist^[7], mathematician^[8], astronomer^[9], and university teacher^[10].

Where did Willem 's Gravesande go to school?

Willem 's Gravesande was educated at Leiden University^[21].

What awards did Willem 's Gravesande receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].