Arthur Eddington
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Arthur Eddington was born on December 28, 1882, in Kendal [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], and died on November 22, 1944, in Cambridge [12][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][13][9][10][11]. A citizen of the United Kingdom , he was the son of Arthur Henry Eddington and Sarah Ann Shout [14][15]. Eddington studied at Trinity College, Victoria University of Manchester, and the University of Cambridge [15].
He worked at the University of Cambridge from 1912 to 1944, the Cambridge Observatory from 1914 to 1944, and the Royal Observatory from 1906 to 1912 [16][17]. Specializing in astrophysics , Eddington was influenced by Horace Lamb . His career included holding a professorship , and he received numerous awards, including the Fellow of the Royal Society, Prix Jules Janssen, Royal Medal, Bruce Medal, Henry Draper Medal, and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society .
Eddington is renowned for his contributions to general relativity, the Eddington luminosity, the Eddington number, the arrow of time, the Eddington experiment, and the Κ mechanism [2][18][19]. He was buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground .
Arthur Eddington
Summary
Arthur Eddington is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on December 28, 1882[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], philosopher[7], physicist[8], and mathematician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Arthur Eddington was born in Kendal[2].
- Arthur Eddington died in Cambridge[4].
- Arthur Eddington was born on December 28, 1882[3].
- Arthur Eddington is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[11].
- Arthur Eddington's father was Arthur Henry Eddington[12].
- Arthur Eddington's mother was Sarah Ann Shout[13].
- Arthur Eddington held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Arthur Eddington worked as an astronomer[5].
- Arthur Eddington worked as an astrophysicist[6].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included philosopher[7].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included physicist[8].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included mathematician[9].
- Arthur Eddington's field of work was astrophysics[15].
- Arthur Eddington held the position of professor[16].
- Arthur Eddington held the position of President of the Royal Astronomical Society[17].
- Arthur Eddington was employed by University of Cambridge[18].
- Among Arthur Eddington's employers was Cambridge Observatory[19].
- Arthur Eddington was employed by Royal Observatory[20].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at Trinity College[21].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[22].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at University of Cambridge[23].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was Alfred North Whitehead[24].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was E. T. Whittaker[25].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was Ernest Barnes[26].
- Arthur Eddington received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Arthur Eddington's place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on December 28, 1882[3]. His father was Arthur Henry Eddington[12]. His mother was Sarah Ann Shout[13].
Education
Educated at Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Victoria University of Manchester[22], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Manchester[35]; and University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1209[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]. Doctoral advisors include Alfred North Whitehead[24], E. T. Whittaker[25], and Ernest Barnes[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], philosopher[7], physicist[8], and mathematician[9]. Arthur Eddington's field of work was astrophysics[15]. Employers include University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1209[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43]; Cambridge Observatory[19], a university observatory[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1823[46]; and Royal Observatory[20], an astronomical observatory[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1675[49]. Positions held include professor[16], a title of authority[50] and President of the Royal Astronomical Society[17], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1821[53]. Doctoral students include Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar[54], Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin[55], Hermann Bondi[56], Leslie Comrie[57], Max Krook[58], and George Cunliffe McVittie[59].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[60], in United Kingdom[61]; Prix Jules Janssen[62], a science award[63], in France[64], founded in 1897[65]; Royal Medal[66], a science award[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1826[69]; Bruce Medal[70], an award[71], in United States[72], founded in 1898[73]; Henry Draper Medal[74], a physics award[75], in United States[76], founded in 1886[77]; and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[78], a science award[79], in United Kingdom[80], founded in 1824[81].
Death and Burial
Arthur Eddington passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Arthur Eddington include Eddington luminosity[82], Eddington number[83], Eddington Medal[84], and Eddington[85].
Why It Matters
Arthur Eddington ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
He has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[88], a solicitor[89], 1878–1941[90], of United Kingdom[91].
Entities named for him include Eddington luminosity[82], Eddington number[83], Eddington Medal[84], and Eddington[85].
His notable doctoral advisees include Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar[92], a mathematician[93], 1910–1995[94], of United States[95], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[96], specialised in astrophysics[97]; Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin[98], an astronomer[99], 1900–1979[100], of United Kingdom[101], awarded the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[102], specialised in astronomy[103]; Hermann Bondi[104], a mathematician[105], 1919–2005[106], of United Kingdom[107], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[108]; Leslie Comrie[109], an astronomer[110], 1893–1950[111], of New Zealand[112], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[113]; and Roderick Oliver Redman[114].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Eddington born?
Arthur Eddington's place of birth was Kendal[2].
Where did Arthur Eddington die?
Arthur Eddington died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Arthur Eddington's parents?
Arthur Eddington's father was Arthur Henry Eddington[12]. Arthur Eddington's mother was Sarah Ann Shout[13].
What did Arthur Eddington do for work?
Arthur Eddington worked as astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], philosopher[7], physicist[8], and mathematician[9].
Where did Arthur Eddington go to school?
Arthur Eddington was educated at Trinity College[21], Victoria University of Manchester[22], and University of Cambridge[23].
What awards did Arthur Eddington receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Prix Jules Janssen[62], Royal Medal[66], and Bruce Medal[70].
Who did Arthur Eddington influence?
Arthur Eddington has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[88].