Annibale Riccò

Italian astronomer (1844–1919)
Person human Q532597
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Annibale Riccò

Summary

Annibale Riccò is a human[1]. He was born in Modena[2]. He was born on September 14, 1844[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on September 23, 1919[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Modena[2], Annibale Riccò…
  • Annibale Riccò passed away in Rome[4].
  • Annibale Riccò was born on September 14, 1844[3].
  • Annibale Riccò died on September 23, 1919[5].
  • Annibale Riccò held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[9].
  • Annibale Riccò worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Annibale Riccò's professions included astrophysicist[7].
  • Annibale Riccò held the position of President of International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior[10].
  • Annibale Riccò was employed by University of Palermo[11].
  • Annibale Riccò was employed by University of Naples Federico II[12].
  • Annibale Riccò's education included a stint at Polytechnic University of Milan[13].
  • Annibale Riccò was educated at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[14].
  • Annibale Riccò received the Prix Jules Janssen[15].
  • Annibale Riccò received the Janssen Medal[16].
  • Annibale Riccò was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[17].
  • Annibale Riccò was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18].
  • Annibale Riccò is recorded as male[19].
  • Annibale Riccò's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Annibale Riccò's Commons category is recorded as Annibale Riccò (astronomer)[21].
  • Annibale Riccò's given name is recorded as Annibale[22].
  • Annibale Riccò's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Modena[2], Annibale Riccò… he was born on September 14, 1844[3].

Education

Educated at Polytechnic University of Milan[13], an institute of technology[24], in Italy[25], founded in 1863[26], headquartered in Milan[27] and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[14], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1175[30], headquartered in Modena[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. Employers include University of Palermo[11], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1806[34] and University of Naples Federico II[12], a public university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1224[37]. Annibale Riccò held the position of President of International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Jules Janssen[15], a science award[38], in France[39], founded in 1897[40] and Janssen Medal[16], a science award[41], in France[42], founded in 1886[43].

Death and Burial

Annibale Riccò died on September 23, 1919[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Annibale Riccò include Ricco[44], a lunar crater[45] and 18462 Riccò[46], an asteroid[47].

Why It Matters

Annibale Riccò ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Ricco[44], a lunar crater[45] and 18462 Riccò[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Annibale Riccò born?

Annibale Riccò was born in Modena[2].

Where did Annibale Riccò die?

Annibale Riccò died in Rome[4].

What did Annibale Riccò do for work?

Annibale Riccò worked as astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7].

Where did Annibale Riccò go to school?

Annibale Riccò was educated at Polytechnic University of Milan[13] and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[14].

What awards did Annibale Riccò receive?

Honors received include Prix Jules Janssen[15] and Janssen Medal[16].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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