Carl Gustav Witt

German astronomer (1866–1946)
Person human Q62178
Carl Gustav Witt
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Carl Gustav Witt

Summary

Carl Gustav Witt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 29, 1866[3]. He died in Falkensee[4]. He died on January 3, 1946[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Carl Gustav Witt's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Carl Gustav Witt passed away in Falkensee[4].
  • Carl Gustav Witt was born on October 29, 1866[3].
  • Carl Gustav Witt died on January 3, 1946[5].
  • Carl Gustav Witt held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's professions included discoverer of asteroids[8].
  • Carl Gustav Witt held the position of professor[11].
  • Among Carl Gustav Witt's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's doctoral advisor was Julius Bauschinger[14].
  • Carl Gustav Witt is recorded as male[15].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's family name is recorded as Witt[17].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's given name is recorded as Carl[18].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Carl Gustav Witt'}[20].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's subject named as is recorded as Descubridor de asteroides[21].
  • Carl Gustav Witt's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

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Origins and Family

Carl Gustav Witt's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on October 29, 1866[3].

Education

Carl Gustav Witt's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13]. His doctoral advisor was Julius Bauschinger[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8]. Carl Gustav Witt was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12]. He held the position of professor[11].

Death and Burial

Carl Gustav Witt died on January 3, 1946[5]. He died in Falkensee[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Carl Gustav Witt include 2732 Witt[23], an asteroid[24] and Witt Bluff[25], a cliff[26].

Why It Matters

Carl Gustav Witt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Entities named for him include 2732 Witt[23], an asteroid[24] and Witt Bluff[25], a cliff[26].

FAQs

Where was Carl Gustav Witt born?

Carl Gustav Witt's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Carl Gustav Witt die?

Carl Gustav Witt passed away in Falkensee[4].

What did Carl Gustav Witt do for work?

Carl Gustav Witt worked as astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8].

Where did Carl Gustav Witt go to school?

Carl Gustav Witt was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Falkensee
    Doctoral advisor Julius Bauschinger
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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