Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters

German-American academic and astronomer (1813–1890)
Person human Q57960
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters
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Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters

Summary

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters is a human[1]. His place of birth was Koldenbüttel[2]. He was born on September 19, 1813[3]. He passed away in Clinton[4]. He died on July 18, 1890[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's place of birth was Koldenbüttel[2].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters passed away in Clinton[4].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was born on September 19, 1813[3].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was born on 1813[10].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters died on July 18, 1890[5].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters died on 1890[11].
  • Burial took place at Hamilton College Cemetery[12].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's father was Hartwig Peters[13].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's mother was Q136301195[14].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's professions included physicist[8].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's field of work was astronomy[18].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was employed by Litchfield Observatory[19].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters received the Lalande Prize[21].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters is recorded as male[25].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's Commons category is recorded as Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters[27].

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Origins and Family

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was born in Koldenbüttel[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 19, 1813[3] and 1813[10]. His father was Hartwig Peters[13]. His mother was Q136301195[14].

Education

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's field of work was astronomy[18]. Among his employers was Litchfield Observatory[19].

Recognition

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters received the Lalande Prize[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 18, 1890[5] and 1890[11]. Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters passed away in Clinton[4]. Burial took place at Hamilton College Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters include 100007 Peters[29].

Why It Matters

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He is credited with the discovery of 130 Elektra[32], an asteroid[33]; 85 Io[34], an asteroid[35]; 259 Aletheia[36], an asteroid[37]; 135 Hertha[38], an asteroid[39]; 116 Sirona[40], an asteroid[41]; and 92 Undina[42], an asteroid[43]. Entities named for him include 100007 Peters[29].

FAQs

Where was Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters born?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was born in Koldenbüttel[2].

Where did Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters die?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters died in Clinton[4].

Who were Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's parents?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's father was Hartwig Peters[13]. Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters's mother was Q136301195[14].

What did Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters do for work?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters go to school?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].

What awards did Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize[21].

What did Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discover?

Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters is credited as discoverer of 130 Elektra[32], 85 Io[34], 259 Aletheia[36], and 135 Hertha[38].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Peters, Christian Heinrich Friedrich (1813-1890), astronomer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Peters, Christian Heinrich Friedrich (1813-1890), astronomer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Peters, Christian Heinrich Friedrich (1813-1890), astronomer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  4. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Christian
    Sibling Eduard Peter Matthias Peters, Wilhelm Peters, Q136301235 +1
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