THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

John Bevis

English astronomer (1695–1771)

John Bevis has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 31, 1693 in Old Sarum, United Kingdom.

Born

October 31, 1693

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

Died: November 6, 1771

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Old Sarum, United Kingdom
Professions
astronomer, physician
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: October 31, 1693 (makingscience.royalsociety.org) or November 10, 1695 (No external source identified).

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.

November 10, 1695

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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

    Questions people ask

    Where was John Bevis born?

    John Bevis was born in Old Sarum, United Kingdom.

    When did John Bevis die?

    John Bevis died on November 6, 1771.