Bernhard von Lindenau

German astronomer, lawyer and politician
Person human Q73063
Bernhard von Lindenau
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Bernhard von Lindenau

Summary

Bernhard von Lindenau is a human[1]. He was born in Altenburg[2]. He was born on June 11, 1779[3]. He died in Altenburg[4]. He died on May 21, 1854[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Altenburg[2], Bernhard von Lindenau…
  • Bernhard von Lindenau passed away in Altenburg[4].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was born on June 11, 1779[3].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau died on May 21, 1854[5].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[10].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau held citizenship in Saxe-Altenburg[11].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau's professions included politician[7].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau's field of work was astronomy[12].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[13].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau's education included a stint at Leipzig University[14].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Civil Order of Saxony[15].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Order of Saint John (Prussia)[17].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[18].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Lalande Prize[19].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Bernhard von Lindenau is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernhard von Lindenau's place of birth was Altenburg[2]. He was born on June 11, 1779[3].

Education

Bernhard von Lindenau's education included a stint at Leipzig University[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. Bernhard von Lindenau's field of work was astronomy[12]. He held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Civil Order of Saxony[15], an order[29], in Kingdom of Saxony[30], founded in 1815[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint John (Prussia)[17], an order[34], in Prussia[35]; Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[18], an order[36], in Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[37], founded in 1833[38]; Lalande Prize[19], a science award[39], in France[40], founded in 1802[41]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[42].

Death and Burial

Bernhard von Lindenau died on May 21, 1854[5]. He passed away in Altenburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernhard von Lindenau include Lindenau museum[43], an art museum[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1876[46]; Lindenau[47], an impact crater[48]; and 9322 Lindenau[49], an asteroid[50].

Why It Matters

Bernhard von Lindenau has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Lindenau museum[43], an art museum[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1876[46]; Lindenau[47], an impact crater[48]; and 9322 Lindenau[49], an asteroid[50].

FAQs

Where was Bernhard von Lindenau born?

Bernhard von Lindenau's place of birth was Altenburg[2].

Where did Bernhard von Lindenau die?

Bernhard von Lindenau passed away in Altenburg[4].

What did Bernhard von Lindenau do for work?

Bernhard von Lindenau worked as astronomer[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Bernhard von Lindenau go to school?

Bernhard von Lindenau was educated at Leipzig University[14].

What awards did Bernhard von Lindenau receive?

Honors received include Civil Order of Saxony[15], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16], Order of Saint John (Prussia)[17], and Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[18].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sächsische Biografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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