Willem 's Gravesande
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Summary
Willem 's Gravesande was born on September 26, 1688[1], in 's-Hertogenbosch[2]. He died on February 28, 1742[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], physicist[6], mathematician[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 27, 1688[11], September 28, 1688[12]
- Father: Dirk van 's-Gravesande[13]
- Mother: Anna Josina Blom[14]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[15]
- Occupation: naturalist[16]
- Field of work: physics[17]
- Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[18]
- Employer: Leiden University[19]
- Educated at: Leiden University[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Johannes Voet[21]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23]
- Influenced by: Isaac Newton[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand[26], Frederik Bernard Albinus[27], Johannes Oosterdijk Schacht[28], Alexander Comrie[29], Govert du Bois[30], Daniel de la Motte[31]
- Commons category: Willem 's Gravesande[32]
- Residence: Netherlands[33]
- Family name: Gravesande[34]
- Given name: Wilhelmus[35], Jacobus[36]
- Academic thesis: Dissertatio juridica inauguralis de Autocheiria[37]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[40], BEIC Digital Library[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[42]
- Birth name: Willem Jacob Storm van 'sGravesande[43]
Why It Matters
Willem 's Gravesande has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand[46], a botanist[47], 1713–1787[48], of Switzerland[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50].
FAQs
Where was Willem 's Gravesande born?
Willem 's Gravesande was born in 's-Hertogenbosch[2].
Where did Willem 's Gravesande die?
Willem 's Gravesande died in Leiden[4].
Who were Willem 's Gravesande's parents?
Willem 's Gravesande's father was Dirk van 's-Gravesande[13]. Willem 's Gravesande's mother was Anna Josina Blom[14].
What did Willem 's Gravesande do for work?
Willem 's Gravesande worked as a philosopher[5], physicist[6], mathematician[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Willem 's Gravesande go to school?
Willem 's Gravesande was educated at Leiden University[20].
What awards did Willem 's Gravesande receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22].