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David Gregory

Scottish astronomer and mathematician (1659-1708)

David Gregory has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 3, 1659 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Born

June 3, 1659

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 10, 1708

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Professions
university teacher, historian of mathematics, mathematician, astronomer
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 3, 1659 (MacTutor History of Mathematics archive) or in 1661 (Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was David Gregory born?

David Gregory was born in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

When did David Gregory die?

David Gregory died on October 10, 1708.