John Pringle Nichol
Scottish educator, phrenologist, astronomer and economist (1804–1859)
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John Pringle Nichol was born on January 13, 1804[1], in Angus[2]. He died on September 19, 1859[3]. He worked as an economist[4], astronomer[5], and cleric[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elizabeth Pease Nichol[8], Jane Tullis[9]
- Child: John Nichol[10], Agnes Jack[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[14]
- Educated at: University of Aberdeen[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[17]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: John Pringle Nichol[20]
- Family name: Nichol[21]
- Given name: John[22], Pringle[23]
- Relative: William Jack[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Writing language: English[27]
FAQs
Where was John Pringle Nichol born?
John Pringle Nichol was born in Angus[2].
Who was John Pringle Nichol married to?
John Pringle Nichol's spouses include Elizabeth Pease Nichol[8] and Jane Tullis[9].
What did John Pringle Nichol do for work?
John Pringle Nichol worked as an economist[4], astronomer[5], and cleric[6].
Where did John Pringle Nichol go to school?
John Pringle Nichol was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].
What awards did John Pringle Nichol receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16] and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[17].