George FitzGerald

Irish physicist (1851–1901)
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George FitzGerald
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George FitzGerald

Summary

George FitzGerald is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on August 3, 1851[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on February 21, 1901[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George FitzGerald's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Born in Kill of the Grange[9], George FitzGerald…
  • George FitzGerald passed away in Dublin[4].
  • George FitzGerald was born on August 3, 1851[3].
  • George FitzGerald died on February 21, 1901[5].
  • George FitzGerald is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery[10].
  • George FitzGerald's father was William Fitzgerald[11].
  • George FitzGerald's mother was Anne Stoney[12].
  • George FitzGerald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George FitzGerald worked as a physicist[6].
  • George FitzGerald's professions included university teacher[7].
  • George FitzGerald's field of work was physics[14].
  • George FitzGerald held the position of Erasmus Smith's Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy[15].
  • Among George FitzGerald's employers was Trinity College, Dublin[16].
  • George FitzGerald's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17].
  • A notable work attributed to George FitzGerald is length contraction[18].
  • George FitzGerald received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • George FitzGerald received the Royal Medal[20].
  • George FitzGerald was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • George FitzGerald was a member of Maxwellians[22].
  • George FitzGerald was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • George FitzGerald is recorded as male[24].
  • George FitzGerald's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George FitzGerald's Commons category is recorded as George Francis FitzGerald[26].
  • George FitzGerald earned the academic degree of professor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Dublin[2], a big city[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 0841[30] and Kill of the Grange[9]. George FitzGerald was born on August 3, 1851[3]. His father was William Fitzgerald[11]. His mother was Anne Stoney[12].

Education

George FitzGerald's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17]. He earned the academic degree of professor[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. George FitzGerald's field of work was physics[14]. Among his employers was Trinity College, Dublin[16]. He held the position of Erasmus Smith's Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George FitzGerald is length contraction[18]. Things named for him include FitzGerald[31], an impact crater[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Royal Medal[20], a science award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1826[37].

Death and Burial

George FitzGerald died on February 21, 1901[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George FitzGerald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He is credited with the discovery of length contraction[40], a physical phenomenon[41]. Entities named for him include FitzGerald[31], an impact crater[32].

FAQs

Where was George FitzGerald born?

George FitzGerald's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did George FitzGerald die?

George FitzGerald died in Dublin[4].

Who were George FitzGerald's parents?

George FitzGerald's father was William Fitzgerald[11]. George FitzGerald's mother was Anne Stoney[12].

What did George FitzGerald do for work?

George FitzGerald worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did George FitzGerald go to school?

George FitzGerald was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

What awards did George FitzGerald receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Royal Medal[20].

What did George FitzGerald discover?

George FitzGerald is credited as discoverer of length contraction[40].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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