Joseph Priestley
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Joseph Priestley
Summary
Joseph Priestley is a human[1]. Born in Birstall[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1733[3]. He died in Northumberland[4]. He died on February 6, 1804[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], chemist[8], educator[9], and political theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,912 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Birstall[2], Joseph Priestley…
- Joseph Priestley passed away in Northumberland[4].
- Joseph Priestley was born on March 13, 1733[3].
- Joseph Priestley was born on March 24, 1733[12].
- Joseph Priestley died on February 6, 1804[5].
- Joseph Priestley is buried at Riverview Cemetery[13].
- Joseph Priestley's father was Jonas Priestley[14].
- Joseph Priestley's mother was Mary Wells[15].
- Among Joseph Priestley's spouses was Mary Priestley[16].
- A child of Joseph Priestley was Henry Priestley[17].
- A child of Joseph Priestley was Joseph Priestley[18].
- A child of Joseph Priestley was William Priestley[19].
- A child of Joseph Priestley was Sarah Priestley[20].
- Joseph Priestley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- Joseph Priestley held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
- Joseph Priestley's professions included philosopher[6].
- Joseph Priestley worked as a theologian[7].
- Joseph Priestley's professions included chemist[8].
- Joseph Priestley worked as an educator[9].
- Joseph Priestley's professions included political theorist[10].
- Joseph Priestley worked as a dilettante[23].
- Joseph Priestley's field of work was philosophy[24].
- Joseph Priestley's field of work was chemistry[25].
- Joseph Priestley's field of work was pastoral care[26].
- Joseph Priestley's field of work was natural philosophy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Birstall[2], Joseph Priestley… Recorded date of birth include March 13, 1733[3] and March 24, 1733[12]. His father was Jonas Priestley[14]. His mother was Mary Wells[15].
Education
Joseph Priestley was educated at Batley Grammar School[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], chemist[8], educator[9], political theorist[10], and dilettante[23]. Fields of work include philosophy[24], an academic discipline[29]; chemistry[25], a branch of science[30]; pastoral care[26], a field of study[31]; natural philosophy[27], a branch of science[32]; education[33], a branch of science[34]; and Protestant theology[35], a branch of theology[36]. Joseph Priestley held the position of member of the French National Assembly[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Copley Medal[41], a medallion[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1731[44]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], a fellowship award[46].
Personal Life
Among Joseph Priestley's spouses was Mary Priestley[16]. Children include Henry Priestley[17], 1777–1795[47]; he[18], 1768–1833[48]; William Priestley[19]; and Sarah Priestley[20]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[49].
Death and Burial
Joseph Priestley died on February 6, 1804[5]. He died in Northumberland[4]. He is buried at Riverview Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Priestley include Priestley Medal[50], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1922[53]; 5577 Priestley[54]; and Priestley[55].
Why It Matters
Joseph Priestley ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,912 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Aikin[58], a chemist[59], 1773–1854[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[62].
He is credited with the discovery of oxygen[63], a chemical element[64]; ammonia[65], a type of chemical entity[66]; and carbon dioxide[67], a type of chemical entity[68]. Works attributed to him include Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air[69], a written work[70], founded in 1774[71] and Institutes of Natural and Revealed Religion[72], a written work[73]. Entities named for him include Priestley Medal[50], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1922[53]; 5577 Priestley[54]; and Priestley[55].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Priestley born?
Born in Birstall[2], Joseph Priestley…
Where did Joseph Priestley die?
Joseph Priestley died in Northumberland[4].
Who were Joseph Priestley's parents?
Joseph Priestley's father was Jonas Priestley[14]. Joseph Priestley's mother was Mary Wells[15].
Who was Joseph Priestley married to?
Joseph Priestley's spouses include Mary Priestley[16].
What did Joseph Priestley do for work?
Joseph Priestley worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], chemist[8], educator[9], and political theorist[10].
Where did Joseph Priestley go to school?
Joseph Priestley was educated at Batley Grammar School[28].
What awards did Joseph Priestley receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], Copley Medal[41], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45].
Who did Joseph Priestley influence?
Joseph Priestley has been cited as an influence by Arthur Aikin[58].
What did Joseph Priestley discover?
Joseph Priestley is credited as discoverer of oxygen[63], ammonia[65], and carbon dioxide[67].