Caroline Herschel

Summary

Caroline Herschel is a human^[1]. Born in Hanover^[2], she… she was born on March 16, 1750^[3]. She died in Hanover^[4]. She died on January 9, 1848^[5]. She worked as an astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], singer^[8], and violinist^[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (735 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Caroline Herschel's place of birth was Hanover^[2].
• Caroline Herschel passed away in Hanover^[4].
• Caroline Herschel was born on March 16, 1750^[3].
• Caroline Herschel died on January 9, 1848^[5].
• Caroline Herschel is buried at Gartenfriedhof^[11].
• Caroline Herschel's father was Isaac Herschel^[12].
• Caroline Herschel's mother was Anna Ilse Moritzen^[13].
• Caroline Herschel held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover^[14].
• Caroline Herschel's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Caroline Herschel worked as a mathematician^[7].
• Caroline Herschel worked as a singer^[8].
• Caroline Herschel's professions included violinist^[9].
• Caroline Herschel's field of work was astronomy^[15].
• Among Caroline Herschel's employers was United Kingdom^[16].
• Caroline Herschel received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[17].
• Caroline Herschel was a member of Royal Astronomical Society^[18].
• Caroline Herschel is recorded as female^[19].
• Caroline Herschel's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Caroline Herschel's Commons category is recorded as Caroline Herschel^[21].
• Caroline Herschel's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center^[22].
• Caroline Herschel's residence is recorded as England^[23].
• Caroline Herschel's family name is recorded as Herschel^[24].
• Caroline Herschel's given name is recorded as Caroline^[25].
• Caroline Herschel's given name is recorded as Lucretia^[26].
• Caroline Herschel's official website is recorded as http://www.fembio.org/english/biography.php/woman/biography/caroline-herschel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Caroline Herschel's place of birth was Hanover^[2]. She was born on March 16, 1750^[3]. Her father was Isaac Herschel^[12]. Her mother was Anna Ilse Moritzen^[13].

Education

Caroline Herschel studied under William Herschel^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], singer^[8], and violinist^[9]. Caroline Herschel's field of work was astronomy^[15]. Among her employers was United Kingdom^[16].

Recognition

Caroline Herschel received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[17].

Death and Burial

Caroline Herschel died on January 9, 1848^[5]. She died in Hanover^[4]. Burial took place at Gartenfriedhof^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Caroline Herschel include Herschel Space Observatory^[29], a space telescope^[30]; 35P/Herschel–Rigollet^[31]; C. Herschel^[32]; 281 Lucretia^[33]; Caroline Herschel Medal^[34]; and ÑuSat 10^[35].

Why It Matters

Caroline Herschel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (735 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).^[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

She is credited with the discovery of Messier 110^[38], a dwarf elliptical galaxy^[39]; Comet Encke^[40], an Encke-type comet^[41]; Sculptor Galaxy^[42], a spiral galaxy^[43]; 35P/Herschel–Rigollet^[44], a periodic comet^[45]; NGC 381^[46], an open cluster^[47]; and NGC 2349^[48], an unknown astronomical object^[49]. Entities named for her include Herschel Space Observatory^[29], a space telescope^[30]; 35P/Herschel–Rigollet^[31]; C. Herschel^[32]; 281 Lucretia^[33]; Caroline Herschel Medal^[34]; and ÑuSat 10^[35].

FAQs

Where was Caroline Herschel born?

Caroline Herschel's place of birth was Hanover^[2].

Where did Caroline Herschel die?

Caroline Herschel passed away in Hanover^[4].

Who were Caroline Herschel's parents?

Caroline Herschel's father was Isaac Herschel^[12]. Caroline Herschel's mother was Anna Ilse Moritzen^[13].

What did Caroline Herschel do for work?

Caroline Herschel worked as astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], singer^[8], and violinist^[9].

What awards did Caroline Herschel receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society^[17].

What did Caroline Herschel discover?

Caroline Herschel is credited as discoverer of Messier 110^[38], Comet Encke^[40], Sculptor Galaxy^[42], and 35P/Herschel–Rigollet^[44].