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Martin Folkes
- Born
British mathematician and astronomer (1690-1754).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1754-06-28
- Occupation
- mathematician · numismatist · astronomer · archaeologist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Westminster
- Affiliation
- Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- Royal Society of London
- Affiliation
- Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
- Affiliation
- Society of Antiquaries of London
Relationships
Martin Folkes is the child of Martin Folkes and Dorothy Hovel.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLucretia BradshawFrom 18 October 1715
Family
- FatherMartin Folkes
- MotherDorothy Hovel
- ChildLucretia Folkes
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Fellow of the Royal Society |
| — Received | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries |
Education
Martin Folkes’s education and training.
- Clare Hall
Languages
Other languages
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q325849 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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