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William Jacob

English astronomer in India
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William Jacob

Summary

William Jacob is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1813[2]. He died on January 1, 1862[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4].

Key Facts

  • William Jacob was born on January 1, 1813[2].
  • William Jacob died on January 1, 1862[3].
  • William Jacob held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[5].
  • William Jacob worked as an astronomer[4].
  • William Jacob is recorded as male[6].
  • William Jacob's instance of is recorded as human[7].
  • William Jacob's family name is recorded as Jacob[8].
  • William Jacob's given name is recorded as William[9].
  • William Jacob's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[10].
  • William Jacob's sibling is recorded as John Jacob[11].

Body

Origins and Family

William Jacob was born on January 1, 1813[2].

Career and Affiliations

William Jacob's professions included astronomer[4].

Death and Burial

William Jacob died on January 1, 1862[3].

FAQs

What did William Jacob do for work?

William Jacob worked as astronomer[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [2] ↑ . Grace's Guide. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Grace's Guide. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imported from → —
    Viaf cluster id → 94600499
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 14576
    Nla trove people id → 624655
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