James Prescott Joule
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James Prescott Joule
Summary
James Prescott Joule is a human[1]. He was born in Salford[2]. He was born on December 24, 1818[3]. He died in Sale[4]. He died on October 11, 1889[5]. He worked as a physicist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,042 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- James Prescott Joule was born in Salford[2].
- James Prescott Joule passed away in Sale[4].
- James Prescott Joule was born on December 24, 1818[3].
- James Prescott Joule died on October 11, 1889[5].
- Burial took place at Brooklands[8].
- James Prescott Joule's father was Benjamin Joule[9].
- James Prescott Joule's mother was Alice Prescott[10].
- James Prescott Joule was married to Amelia Grimes[11].
- James Prescott Joule held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
- James Prescott Joule worked as a physicist[6].
- James Prescott Joule's field of work was chemist[13].
- James Prescott Joule's field of work was physics[14].
- James Prescott Joule held the position of secretary[15].
- James Prescott Joule held the position of president[16].
- James Prescott Joule held the position of president[17].
- James Prescott Joule held the position of president[18].
- James Prescott Joule held the position of president[19].
- James Prescott Joule was educated at University of Manchester[20].
- A notable work attributed to James Prescott Joule is thermodynamics[21].
- James Prescott Joule received the Royal Medal[22].
- James Prescott Joule received the Copley Medal[23].
- James Prescott Joule received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
- James Prescott Joule received the Albert Medal[25].
- James Prescott Joule received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- James Prescott Joule was a member of Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
James Prescott Joule's place of birth was Salford[2]. He was born on December 24, 1818[3]. His father was Benjamin Joule[9]. His mother was Alice Prescott[10].
Education
James Prescott Joule's education included a stint at University of Manchester[20]. He studied under John Dalton[28].
Career and Affiliations
James Prescott Joule's professions included physicist[6]. Fields of work include chemist[13], a profession[29] and physics[14], a branch of science[30]. Positions held include secretary[15], a position[31] and president[16], a corporate title[32].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James Prescott Joule is thermodynamics[21]. Things named for him include joule[33], a SI derived unit[34]; Joule–Thomson effect[35], a phenomenon[36]; Joule heating[37], a physical phenomenon[38]; Joule's laws[39], a physical law[40]; Joule expansion[41], a thought experiment[42]; James Joule Medal and Prize[43]; and 12759 Joule[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Royal Medal[22], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1826[47]; Copley Medal[23], a medallion[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1731[50]; Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Albert Medal[25], a medallion[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1864[55]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], a fellowship award[56].
Personal Life
Among James Prescott Joule's spouses was Amelia Grimes[11].
Death and Burial
James Prescott Joule died on October 11, 1889[5]. He died in Sale[4]. He is buried at Brooklands[8].
Why It Matters
James Prescott Joule ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,042 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include joule[33], a SI derived unit[34]; Joule–Thomson effect[35], a phenomenon[36]; Joule heating[37], a physical phenomenon[38]; Joule's laws[39], a physical law[40]; Joule expansion[41], a thought experiment[42]; and James Joule Medal and Prize[43].
FAQs
Where was James Prescott Joule born?
James Prescott Joule was born in Salford[2].
Where did James Prescott Joule die?
James Prescott Joule passed away in Sale[4].
Who were James Prescott Joule's parents?
James Prescott Joule's father was Benjamin Joule[9]. James Prescott Joule's mother was Alice Prescott[10].
Who was James Prescott Joule married to?
James Prescott Joule's spouses include Amelia Grimes[11].
What did James Prescott Joule do for work?
James Prescott Joule worked as physicist[6].
Where did James Prescott Joule go to school?
James Prescott Joule was educated at University of Manchester[20].
What awards did James Prescott Joule receive?
Honors received include Royal Medal[22], Copley Medal[23], Fellow of the Royal Society[24], and Albert Medal[25].