Charles Gifford

New Zealand astronomer and photographer (1861–1948)
Person human Q5078030
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Charles Gifford

Summary

Charles Gifford is a human[1]. Born in at sea[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1861[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on February 27, 1948[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], photographer[7], and educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Gifford's place of birth was at sea[2].
  • Charles Gifford passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Charles Gifford was born on April 18, 1861[3].
  • Charles Gifford died on February 27, 1948[5].
  • Charles Gifford's father was Algernon Gifford[10].
  • A child of Charles Gifford was Edward Gifford[11].
  • Charles Gifford held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
  • Charles Gifford worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Charles Gifford worked as a photographer[7].
  • Charles Gifford's professions included educator[8].
  • Among Charles Gifford's employers was Waitaki Boys' High School[13].
  • Charles Gifford was employed by Wellington College[14].
  • Charles Gifford was educated at St John's College[15].
  • Charles Gifford is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Gifford's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Gifford's family name is recorded as Gifford[18].
  • Charles Gifford's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles Gifford's given name is recorded as Algernon[20].
  • Charles Gifford's sibling is recorded as Fanny Maria Gifford[21].
  • Charles Gifford's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[22].
  • Charles Gifford's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Gifford's place of birth was at sea[2]. He was born on April 18, 1861[3]. His father was Algernon Gifford[10].

Education

Charles Gifford's education included a stint at St John's College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], photographer[7], and educator[8]. Employers include Waitaki Boys' High School[13], a high school[24], in New Zealand[25], founded in 1883[26] and Wellington College[14], a secondary school[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1867[29].

Personal Life

A child of Charles Gifford was Edward Gifford[11].

Death and Burial

Charles Gifford died on February 27, 1948[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Gifford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Charles Gifford born?

Charles Gifford's place of birth was at sea[2].

Where did Charles Gifford die?

Charles Gifford passed away in Wellington[4].

Who were Charles Gifford's parents?

Charles Gifford's father was Algernon Gifford[10].

What did Charles Gifford do for work?

Charles Gifford worked as astronomer[6], photographer[7], and educator[8].

Where did Charles Gifford go to school?

Charles Gifford was educated at St John's College[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Tiaki. wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Tiaki. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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