John Theophilus Desaguliers
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John Theophilus Desaguliers was born on March 12, 1683, in La Rochelle[1][2][3] and died on February 29, 1744, in Covent Garden[3][2][4]. He was buried in London[3]. A practitioner of Anglicanism, he married Joanna Pudsey in 1712 and had a child named Thomas Desaguliers[2].
Educated at Christ Church and the University of Oxford[5], Desaguliers worked as a physicist, philosopher, translator, and engineer[3]. Operating primarily in the field of physics, he was influenced by Isaac Newton. His contributions earned him recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society, as well as the Copley Medal, Copley Medal, and Copley Medal[6].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 13, 1683[11]
- Place of burial: London[12]
- Spouse: Joanna Pudsey[13]
- Child: Thomas Desaguliers[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Field of work: physicist[16]
- Educated at: Christ Church[17], University of Oxford[18]
- Doctoral advisor: John Keill[19]
- Student: Philippe Vayringe[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Copley Medal[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23], freemasonry[24]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[25]
- Influenced by: Isaac Newton[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: John Theophilus Desaguliers[28]
- Honorific prefix: Reverend[29]
- Family name: Desaguliers[30]
- Given name: John[31], Theophilus[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Theophilus Desaguliers[33]
- Commons gallery: John Theophilus Desaguliers[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[35], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37], French[38]
Why It Matters
John Theophilus Desaguliers has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was John Theophilus Desaguliers born?
John Theophilus Desaguliers's place of birth was La Rochelle[2].
Where did John Theophilus Desaguliers die?
John Theophilus Desaguliers passed away in Covent Garden[4].
Who was John Theophilus Desaguliers married to?
John Theophilus Desaguliers's spouses include Joanna Pudsey[13].
What did John Theophilus Desaguliers do for work?
John Theophilus Desaguliers worked as a physicist[5], philosopher[6], translator[7], engineer[8], and jurist[9].
Where did John Theophilus Desaguliers go to school?
John Theophilus Desaguliers was educated at Christ Church[17] and University of Oxford[18].
What awards did John Theophilus Desaguliers receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21] and Copley Medal[22].