Benjamin Jekhowsky

French astronomer (1881–1975)
Person human Q722365
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Benjamin Jekhowsky

Summary

Benjamin Jekhowsky is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1881[3]. He died in Encausse-les-Thermes[4]. He died on March 20, 1975[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Jekhowsky was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky passed away in Encausse-les-Thermes[4].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky was born on January 1, 1881[3].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky was born on July 21, 1881[8].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky died on March 20, 1975[5].
  • A child of Benjamin Jekhowsky was Q141347236[9].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky held citizenship in Poland[10].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky held citizenship in France[11].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Among Benjamin Jekhowsky's employers was Paris Observatory, PSL University[15].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's doctoral advisor was Paul Appell[17].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky is recorded as male[18].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's family name is recorded as Jekhowsky[20].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's given name is recorded as Benjamin[21].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Benjamin Jekhowsky'}[23].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's different from is recorded as Q141347236[24].
  • Benjamin Jekhowsky's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Benjamin Jekhowsky… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1881[3] and July 21, 1881[8].

Education

Benjamin Jekhowsky was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16]. His doctoral advisor was Paul Appell[17].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Jekhowsky's professions included astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[14]. He was employed by Paris Observatory, PSL University[15].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Jekhowsky was Q141347236[9].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Jekhowsky died on March 20, 1975[5]. He died in Encausse-les-Thermes[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Jekhowsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He is credited with the discovery of 1181 Lilith[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Jekhowsky born?

Benjamin Jekhowsky was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Benjamin Jekhowsky die?

Benjamin Jekhowsky died in Encausse-les-Thermes[4].

What did Benjamin Jekhowsky do for work?

Benjamin Jekhowsky worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Benjamin Jekhowsky go to school?

Benjamin Jekhowsky was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[16].

What did Benjamin Jekhowsky discover?

Benjamin Jekhowsky is credited as discoverer of 1181 Lilith[28].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'eu', 'fr', 'hy', 'it', 'ja', 'lb', 'nds',
    Date of birth → +1881-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1881-07-21T00:00:00Z
    Child → Q141347236
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  2. 4w ago · Gautlang · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Encausse-les-Thermes
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Given name → Benjamin
    Viaf cluster id → 66469110, 196716212
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