John Harrison
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Summary
John Harrison was born on March 24, 1693[1], in Foulby[2]. He died on March 24, 1776[3], in London[4]. He worked as a clockmaker[5], astronomer[6], inventor[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,800 views/month, #6,729 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St John-at-Hampstead[10]
- Child: William Harrison[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Award received: Copley Medal[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: John Harrison[15]
- Residence: Red Lion Square[16]
- Family name: Harrison[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[19], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], BEIC Digital Library[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Nominated for: inventor[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: John Harrison[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Harrison include 20314 Johnharrison[28], an asteroid[29] and Harrison Passage[30], a channel[31].
Why It Matters
John Harrison has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He is credited with the discovery of marine chronometer[34]. Entities named for him include 20314 Johnharrison[28], an asteroid[29] and Harrison Passage[30], a channel[31].
FAQs
Where was John Harrison born?
John Harrison was born in Foulby[2].
Where did John Harrison die?
John Harrison died in London[4].
What did John Harrison do for work?
John Harrison worked as a clockmaker[5], astronomer[6], inventor[7], and designer[8].
What awards did John Harrison receive?
Honors received include Copley Medal[13].
What did John Harrison discover?
John Harrison is credited as discoverer of marine chronometer[34].