William Gascoigne

English astronomer, mathematician and instrument maker
Person human Q1090266
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William Gascoigne

Summary

William Gascoigne is a human[1]. Born in Middleton[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1612[3]. He died in Long Marston[4]. He died on July 2, 1644[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Gascoigne was born in Middleton[2].
  • William Gascoigne died in Long Marston[4].
  • William Gascoigne was born on January 1, 1612[3].
  • William Gascoigne died on July 2, 1644[5].
  • William Gascoigne held citizenship in Kingdom of England[9].
  • William Gascoigne's professions included astronomer[6].
  • William Gascoigne's professions included mathematician[7].
  • William Gascoigne is recorded as male[10].
  • William Gascoigne's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Gascoigne was part of the conflict English Civil War[12].
  • William Gascoigne's family name is recorded as Gascoigne[13].
  • William Gascoigne's given name is recorded as William[14].
  • William Gascoigne's manner of death is recorded as war[15].
  • William Gascoigne's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[16].
  • William Gascoigne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Middleton[2], William Gascoigne… he was born on January 1, 1612[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

Death and Burial

William Gascoigne died on July 2, 1644[5]. He passed away in Long Marston[4].

Why It Matters

William Gascoigne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18]

He is credited with the discovery of micrometer[19].

FAQs

Where was William Gascoigne born?

Born in Middleton[2], William Gascoigne…

Where did William Gascoigne die?

William Gascoigne passed away in Long Marston[4].

What did William Gascoigne do for work?

William Gascoigne worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

What did William Gascoigne discover?

William Gascoigne is credited as discoverer of micrometer[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . A Short History of Astronomy. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . A Short History of Astronomy. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . A Short History of Astronomy. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . A Short History of Astronomy. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → astronomer, mathematician
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Participated in conflict → English Civil War
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Place of birth → Middleton
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