James Gregory
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Summary
James Gregory is a human[1]. His place of birth was The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak[2]. He was born on January 1, 1638[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 1, 1675[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Gregory was born in The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak[2].
- James Gregory passed away in Edinburgh[4].
- James Gregory was born on January 1, 1638[3].
- James Gregory was born on November 1638[12].
- James Gregory died on January 1, 1675[5].
- James Gregory died on October 1675[13].
- James Gregory's father was Rev. John Gregorie[14].
- James Gregory's mother was Janet Anderson[15].
- A child of James Gregory was James Gregorie[16].
- James Gregory held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[17].
- James Gregory worked as a mathematician[6].
- James Gregory worked as an astronomer[7].
- James Gregory worked as an inventor[8].
- James Gregory worked as a university teacher[9].
- James Gregory worked as a writer[10].
- James Gregory's field of work was mathematics[18].
- James Gregory's field of work was astronomy[19].
- James Gregory held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[20].
- Among James Gregory's employers was University of St Andrews[21].
- James Gregory was employed by University of Edinburgh[22].
- James Gregory was educated at University of St Andrews[23].
- James Gregory's education included a stint at University of Padua[24].
- James Gregory was educated at University of Aberdeen[25].
- James Gregory was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School[26].
- James Gregory's education included a stint at Marischal College[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak[2], James Gregory… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1638[3] and November 1638[12]. His father was Rev. John Gregorie[14]. His mother was Janet Anderson[15].
Education
Educated at University of St Andrews[23], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31]; University of Padua[24], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1222[34], headquartered in Padua[35]; University of Aberdeen[25], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1495[38], headquartered in Aberdeen[39]; Aberdeen Grammar School[26], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1257[42]; and Marischal College[27], a building[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1593[45]. James Gregory studied under Stefano degli Angeli[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include mathematics[18], an academic discipline[47] and astronomy[19], a branch of science[48]. Employers include University of St Andrews[21], a public university[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1413[51], headquartered in Fife[52] and University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1583[55], headquartered in Edinburgh[56]. James Gregory held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Optica Promota[57]; Vera Circuli et Hyperbolae Quadratura[58]; Geometriae Pars Universalis[59]; Gregory's series[60], a Taylor series[61]; Gregorian telescope[62], an astronomical instrument[63]; and Gregory coefficients[64], a mathematical concept[65]. Things named for James Gregory include Arecibo Radio Telescope[66], a radio telescope[67], in Puerto Rico[68]; Gregorian telescope[69], an astronomical instrument[70]; James Gregory Telescope[71], an optical telescope[72], in United Kingdom[73]; Gregory number[74]; and Gregory[75], a lunar crater[76].
Recognition
James Gregory received the Fellow of the Royal Society[77].
Personal Life
A child of James Gregory was James Gregorie[16]. His religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[78].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1675[5] and October 1675[13]. James Gregory passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Why It Matters
James Gregory ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
He has been cited as an influence by David Gregory[81], a mathematician[82], 1659–1708[83], of Kingdom of Great Britain[84], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[85].
He is credited with the discovery of reflecting telescope[86], an astronomical instrument[87] and Gregorian telescope[88], an astronomical instrument[89]. Entities named for him include Arecibo Radio Telescope[66], a radio telescope[67], in Puerto Rico[68]; Gregorian telescope[69], an astronomical instrument[70]; James Gregory Telescope[71], an optical telescope[72], in United Kingdom[73]; Gregory number[74]; and Gregory[75], a lunar crater[76].
FAQs
Where was James Gregory born?
Born in The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak[2].
Where did James Gregory die?
James Gregory died in Edinburgh[4].
Who were James Gregory's parents?
James Gregory's father was Rev. John Gregorie[14]. James Gregory's mother was Janet Anderson[15].
What did James Gregory do for work?
James Gregory worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].
Where did James Gregory go to school?
James Gregory was educated at University of St Andrews[23], University of Padua[24], University of Aberdeen[25], and Aberdeen Grammar School[26].
What awards did James Gregory receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[77].
Who did James Gregory influence?
James Gregory has been cited as an influence by David Gregory[81].
What did James Gregory discover?
James Gregory is credited as discoverer of reflecting telescope[86] and Gregorian telescope[88].