Peter Barlow
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Peter Barlow
Summary
Peter Barlow is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1776[3]. He passed away in Kent[4]. He died on March 1, 1862[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Norwich[2], Peter Barlow…
- Peter Barlow died in Kent[4].
- Peter Barlow was born on October 13, 1776[3].
- Peter Barlow was born on October 15, 1776[10].
- Peter Barlow died on March 1, 1862[5].
- Peter Barlow is buried at Charlton Cemetery[11].
- A child of Peter Barlow was Peter William Barlow[12].
- A child of Peter Barlow was William Henry Barlow[13].
- Peter Barlow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Peter Barlow worked as a mathematician[6].
- Peter Barlow's professions included physicist[7].
- Peter Barlow's professions included university teacher[8].
- Peter Barlow was employed by Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
- A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow's Tables[16].
- A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow lens[17].
- A notable work attributed to Peter Barlow is Barlow's wheel[18].
- Peter Barlow received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
- Peter Barlow received the Copley Medal[20].
- Peter Barlow received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Peter Barlow was a member of Royal Society[22].
- Peter Barlow was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Peter Barlow was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
- Peter Barlow is recorded as male[25].
- Peter Barlow's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Peter Barlow's Commons category is recorded as Peter Barlow[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Peter Barlow was born in Norwich[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 13, 1776[3] and October 15, 1776[10].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Peter Barlow's employers was Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Barlow's Tables[16]; Barlow lens[17], a scientific instrument[28]; and Barlow's wheel[18], an electric motor[29]. Things named for Peter Barlow include Barlow lens[30], a scientific instrument[31]; Barlow's wheel[32], an electric motor[33]; and Barlow's formula[34], a rule of thumb[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Copley Medal[20], a medallion[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1731[40]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[41].
Personal Life
Children include Peter William Barlow[12], a civil engineer[42], 1809–1885[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[45] and William Henry Barlow[13], a civil engineer[46], 1812–1902[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49].
Death and Burial
Peter Barlow died on March 1, 1862[5]. He died in Kent[4]. Burial took place at Charlton Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Peter Barlow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]
Entities named for him include Barlow lens[30], a scientific instrument[31]; Barlow's wheel[32], an electric motor[33]; and Barlow's formula[34], a rule of thumb[35].
FAQs
Where was Peter Barlow born?
Born in Norwich[2], Peter Barlow…
Where did Peter Barlow die?
Peter Barlow passed away in Kent[4].
What did Peter Barlow do for work?
Peter Barlow worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].
What awards did Peter Barlow receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Copley Medal[20], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].