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David Gregory (3 Jun 1659 - 10 Oct 1708)
Scottish mathematician and astronomer. He was professor of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh and later elected Savilian Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford in 1691. Dictionary of National Biography entry: https://doi-org.cyber.usask.ca/10.1093/ref:odnb/11456 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Gregory_(mathematician) Roles: Authority - early modernRelevant locations: Workplace or place of business Oxford University
Workplace or place of business University of Edinburgh
People linked to person: David Gregory was a member of Royal Society (-)
David Gregory was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Sir Robert Sibbald (15 Apr 1641-1722)