Charles André
French astronomer (1842-1912)
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Summary
Charles André was born on March 14, 1842[1], in Chauny[2]. He died on June 6, 1912[3], in Saint-Genis-Laval[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1842[10]
- Place of burial: Saint-Genis-Laval cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Field of work: astronomy[13], physics[14], translation from German[15], translation into French[16]
- Employer: University of Lyon[17]
- Award received: Lalande Prize[18], Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Officer of the Legion of Honour[20]
- Member of: Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Charles Louis François André[23]
- Family name: André[24]
- Given name: Charles[25], Louis[26], François[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[29]
Why It Matters
Charles André is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Charles André born?
Charles André's place of birth was Chauny[2].
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 an astronomer[5], physicist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].
What awards did Charles André receive?
Honors received include Lalande Prize[18], Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].