Anton Pannekoek

Dutch astronomer and Marxist theorist (1873-1960)
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Anton Pannekoek
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Summary

Anton Pannekoek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vaassen[2]. He was born on January 2, 1873[3]. He passed away in Wageningen[4]. He died on April 28, 1960[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], historian of science[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,264 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Anton Pannekoek's place of birth was Vaassen[2].
  • Anton Pannekoek died in Wageningen[4].
  • Anton Pannekoek was born on January 2, 1873[3].
  • Anton Pannekoek died on April 28, 1960[5].
  • Anton Pannekoek was married to Johanna Maria Pannekoek- Nassau Noordewier[12].
  • A child of Anton Pannekoek was Antonie Johannes Pannekoek[13].
  • Anton Pannekoek held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Anton Pannekoek held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • Dutch was Anton Pannekoek's native language[16].
  • Anton Pannekoek's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Anton Pannekoek worked as a historian of science[7].
  • Anton Pannekoek worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Anton Pannekoek worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Anton Pannekoek worked as a politician[10].
  • Anton Pannekoek worked as a communist[17].
  • Anton Pannekoek's field of work was astronomy[18].
  • Anton Pannekoek's field of work was Marxism[19].
  • Anton Pannekoek's field of work was communist party[20].
  • Anton Pannekoek's field of work was political activity[21].
  • Anton Pannekoek's field of work was political theory[22].
  • Anton Pannekoek held the position of professor[23].
  • Among Anton Pannekoek's employers was University of Amsterdam[24].
  • Anton Pannekoek was employed by University of Amsterdam[25].
  • Anton Pannekoek was employed by University of Amsterdam[26].
  • Anton Pannekoek was educated at Leiden University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vaassen[2], Anton Pannekoek… he was born on January 2, 1873[3]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[27], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and University of Amsterdam[32], a university[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1632[35], headquartered in Amsterdam[36]. Anton Pannekoek's doctoral advisor was H. G. van de Sande Bakhuyzen[37]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], historian of science[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], politician[10], and communist[17]. Fields of work include astronomy[18], a branch of science[39]; Marxism[19], an economic theory[40]; communist party[20]; political activity[21]; and political theory[22], an academic discipline[41]. Employers include University of Amsterdam[24], a university[42], in Netherlands[43], founded in 1632[44], headquartered in Amsterdam[45]. Anton Pannekoek held the position of professor[23]. A notable student of him was Gale Bruno van Albada[46]. Doctoral students include Gale Bruno van Albada[47], Nicolaas Wilhelmus Doorn[48], Jacobus Josephus Maria Reesinck[49], and Théodore Walraven[50].

Recognition

Anton Pannekoek received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[51].

Personal Life

Among Anton Pannekoek's spouses was Johanna Maria Pannekoek- Nassau Noordewier[12]. A child of him was Antonie Johannes Pannekoek[13]. Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[52], a political party[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1863[55]; Communist Workers' Party of the Netherlands[56], a political party[57], in Netherlands[58], founded in 1921[59]; Communist Workers' Party of Germany[60], a communist party[61], in Weimar Republic[62], founded in 1920[63]; Communist Party of the Netherlands[64], a political party[65], in Netherlands[66], founded in 1909[67], headquartered in Felix Meritis[68]; and Social Democratic Workers' Party[69], a political party[70], in Netherlands[71], founded in 1894[72].

Death and Burial

Anton Pannekoek died on April 28, 1960[5]. He died in Wageningen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anton Pannekoek include Pannekoek[73], a lunar crater[74] and Astronomical Institute Anton Pannekoek[75], a research institute[76], in Netherlands[77].

Why It Matters

Anton Pannekoek ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,264 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Pannekoek[73], a lunar crater[74] and Astronomical Institute Anton Pannekoek[75], a research institute[76], in Netherlands[77].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gale Bruno van Albada[80], an astronomer[81], 1912–1972[82], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[83], specialised in astronomy[84].

FAQs

Where was Anton Pannekoek born?

Anton Pannekoek was born in Vaassen[2].

Where did Anton Pannekoek die?

Anton Pannekoek passed away in Wageningen[4].

Who was Anton Pannekoek married to?

Anton Pannekoek's spouses include Johanna Maria Pannekoek- Nassau Noordewier[12].

What did Anton Pannekoek do for work?

Anton Pannekoek worked as astronomer[6], historian of science[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10].

Where did Anton Pannekoek go to school?

Anton Pannekoek was educated at Leiden University[27] and University of Amsterdam[32].

What awards did Anton Pannekoek receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[51].

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