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Martin Folkes
British mathematician and astronomer (1690-1754).
Wikipedia | Martin Folkes
Statements about
Martin Folkes
Sex or Gender
Male
Country of Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
Date of Birth
10/29/1690
Date of Death
6/28/1754
Instance Of
Human
Award Received
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Occupation
Mathematician
Numismatist
Astronomer
Member Of
Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
Royal Society
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Society of Antiquaries of London
Given Name
Martin
Image
Described by Source
Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
Statement Is Subject Of
:
Folkes, Martin (DNB00)
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th Edition
Statement Is Subject Of
:
1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Folkes, Martin
Place of Birth
Westminster
Work Location
London
(1710 - 1754)
Start Time
:
1710
End Time
:
1754
Place of Death
London
Family Name
Folkes
Position Held
President of the Royal Society
(1741 - 1752)
Replaces
:
Hans Sloane
Replaced By
:
George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield
Series Ordinal
:
14
Start Time
:
1741
End Time
:
1752
Father
Martin Folkes
Mother
Dorothy Hovel
Spouse
Lucy Bradshaw
(10/18/1715 - )
Start Time
:
10/18/1715
Name in Native Language
Martin Folkes
Image of Grave
Child
Lucretia Folkes
Residence
Hillington
Educated At
Clare Hall
Place of Burial
Church of St Mary, Hillington
External Pages About Martin Folkes
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