Dorothea Klumpke

American astronomer (1861-1942)
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Dorothea Klumpke
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Dorothea Klumpke

Summary

Dorothea Klumpke is a human[1]. Born in San Francisco[2], she… she was born on +1861-08-09T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in San Francisco[4]. She died on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as an astronomer[6] and executive[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dorothea Klumpke's place of birth was San Francisco[2].
  • Dorothea Klumpke died in San Francisco[4].
  • Dorothea Klumpke was born on +1861-08-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dorothea Klumpke died on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Dorothea Klumpke is buried at San Francisco Columbarium[9].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's father was John Gerard Klumpke[10].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's mother was Dorothea Mathilda Tolle[11].
  • Among Dorothea Klumpke's spouses was Isaac Roberts[12].
  • Dorothea Klumpke held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Dorothea Klumpke held citizenship in France[14].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's professions included executive[7].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's field of work was corporate governance[16].
  • Among Dorothea Klumpke's employers was Paris Observatory, PSL University[17].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[18].
  • Dorothea Klumpke was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Dorothea Klumpke received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Dorothea Klumpke received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].
  • Dorothea Klumpke received the Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[22].
  • Dorothea Klumpke received the 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[23].
  • Dorothea Klumpke was a member of Royal Astronomical Society[24].
  • Dorothea Klumpke was a member of British Astronomical Association[25].
  • Dorothea Klumpke was a member of Astronomical Society of the Pacific[26].
  • Dorothea Klumpke's image is recorded as Dorothea Klumpke Roberts00.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Dorothea Klumpke was born in San Francisco[2]. She was born on +1861-08-09T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was John Gerard Klumpke[10]. Her mother was Dorothea Mathilda Tolle[11].

Education

Educated at Science Faculty of Paris[18], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1811[30] and University of Paris[19], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Dorothea Klumpke earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and executive[7]. Fields of work include astronomy[15], a branch of science[36] and corporate governance[16], a governance type[37]. Dorothea Klumpke was employed by Paris Observatory, PSL University[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], an award[40], in France[41]; Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[22], a science award[42], in France[43], founded in 1896[44]; and 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[23], a list[45], in France[46], founded in 2026[47].

Personal Life

Dorothea Klumpke was married to Isaac Roberts[12].

Death and Burial

Dorothea Klumpke died on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in San Francisco[4]. Burial took place at San Francisco Columbarium[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Dorothea Klumpke include Klumpke-Roberts Award[48], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1974[51].

Why It Matters

Dorothea Klumpke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for her include Klumpke-Roberts Award[48], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1974[51].

FAQs

Where was Dorothea Klumpke born?

Born in San Francisco[2], Dorothea Klumpke…

Where did Dorothea Klumpke die?

Dorothea Klumpke passed away in San Francisco[4].

Who were Dorothea Klumpke's parents?

Dorothea Klumpke's father was John Gerard Klumpke[10]. Dorothea Klumpke's mother was Dorothea Mathilda Tolle[11].

Who was Dorothea Klumpke married to?

Dorothea Klumpke's spouses include Isaac Roberts[12].

What did Dorothea Klumpke do for work?

Dorothea Klumpke worked as astronomer[6] and executive[7].

Where did Dorothea Klumpke go to school?

Dorothea Klumpke was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[18] and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Dorothea Klumpke receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[22], and 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[23].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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