Peter Dolland

British astronomer
Person human Q2074556
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Summary

Peter Dolland was born on February 24, 1731[1], in London[2]. He died on July 2, 1820[3], in Kennington[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], instrument maker[6], medical instrument maker[7], and mechanic[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1731[9]
  • Date of death: 1821[10]
  • Father: John Dollond[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12], Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Dollond[15]
  • Given name: Peter[16]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Has works in the collection: Australian National Maritime Museum[20], State Library of New South Wales[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • P14397: 1348[23]
  • P14608: 117650412[24]

FAQs

Where was Peter Dolland born?

Peter Dolland was born in London[2].

Where did Peter Dolland die?

Peter Dolland passed away in Kennington[4].

Who were Peter Dolland's parents?

Peter Dolland's father was John Dollond[11].

What did Peter Dolland do for work?

Peter Dolland worked as an astronomer[5], instrument maker[6], medical instrument maker[7], and mechanic[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Australian National Maritime Museum. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Australian National Maritime Museum. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 16w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987013920640905171
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  2. 17w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 1348
    P14608 → 117650412
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → London
    Citizenship → —
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation → astronomer, instrument maker, medical instrument maker +1
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