Charles André

French astronomer (1842-1912)
Person human Q16158011
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Charles André

Summary

Charles André is a human[1]. He was born in Chauny[2]. He was born on March 14, 1842[3]. He died in Saint-Genis-Laval[4]. He died on June 6, 1912[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles André's place of birth was Chauny[2].
  • Charles André passed away in Saint-Genis-Laval[4].
  • Charles André was born on March 14, 1842[3].
  • Charles André was born on 1842[11].
  • Charles André died on June 6, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Genis-Laval cemetery[12].
  • Charles André held citizenship in France[13].
  • Charles André's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Charles André's professions included physicist[7].
  • Charles André worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Charles André's professions included translator[9].
  • Charles André's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Charles André's field of work was physics[15].
  • Charles André's field of work was translation from German[16].
  • Charles André's field of work was translation into French[17].
  • Among Charles André's employers was University of Lyon[18].
  • Charles André received the Lalande Prize[19].
  • Charles André received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Charles André received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Charles André was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[22].
  • Charles André is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles André's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles André's Commons category is recorded as Charles Louis François André[25].
  • Charles André's family name is recorded as André[26].
  • Charles André's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles André was born in Chauny[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 14, 1842[3] and 1842[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include astronomy[14], a branch of science[28]; physics[15], a branch of science[29]; translation from German[16]; and translation into French[17]. Charles André was employed by University of Lyon[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Lalande Prize[19], a science award[30], in France[31], founded in 1802[32]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[35], in France[36].

Death and Burial

Charles André died on June 6, 1912[5]. He died in Saint-Genis-Laval[4]. He is buried at Saint-Genis-Laval cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles André ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Charles André born?

Born in Chauny[2], Charles André…

Where did Charles André die?

Charles André passed away in Saint-Genis-Laval[4].

What did Charles André do for work?

Charles André worked as astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].

What awards did Charles André receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Chauny
    Employer University of Lyon
    Occupation
    Field of work astronomy, physics, translation from German +1
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