Edmund Weiss

Austrian astronomer (1837-1917)
Person human Q78850
Edmund Weiss
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Edmund Weiss

Summary

Edmund Weiss is a human[1]. He was born in Jeseník[2]. He was born on August 26, 1837[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on June 21, 1917[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Weiss's place of birth was Jeseník[2].
  • Edmund Weiss passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Edmund Weiss was born on August 26, 1837[3].
  • Edmund Weiss died on June 21, 1917[5].
  • Among Edmund Weiss's spouses was Adelinda Weiss[9].
  • A child of Edmund Weiss was Anna[10].
  • A child of Edmund Weiss was Linda von Schuster[11].
  • Edmund Weiss worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Edmund Weiss's professions included professor[7].
  • Edmund Weiss was employed by University of Vienna[12].
  • Edmund Weiss's education included a stint at University of Vienna[13].
  • Edmund Weiss received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[14].
  • Edmund Weiss was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Edmund Weiss is recorded as male[16].
  • Edmund Weiss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edmund Weiss's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Weiss[18].
  • Edmund Weiss's family name is recorded as Weiss[19].
  • Edmund Weiss's given name is recorded as Edmund[20].
  • Edmund Weiss's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[21].
  • Edmund Weiss's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[22].
  • Edmund Weiss's described by source is recorded as Biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch zur Geschichte der exacten Wissenschaften[23].
  • Edmund Weiss's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Edmund Weiss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Edmund Weiss's sibling is recorded as Adolf Weiss[26].
  • Edmund Weiss's P3413 is recorded as 7211[27].

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Origins and Family

Edmund Weiss's place of birth was Jeseník[2]. He was born on August 26, 1837[3].

Education

Edmund Weiss's education included a stint at University of Vienna[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and professor[7]. Edmund Weiss was employed by University of Vienna[12].

Recognition

Edmund Weiss received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[14].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Weiss's spouses was Adelinda Weiss[9]. Children include Anna[10] and Linda von Schuster[11].

Death and Burial

Edmund Weiss died on June 21, 1917[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edmund Weiss include Weiss[28], an impact crater[29].

Why It Matters

Edmund Weiss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Weiss[28], an impact crater[29].

FAQs

Where was Edmund Weiss born?

Born in Jeseník[2], Edmund Weiss…

Where did Edmund Weiss die?

Edmund Weiss passed away in Vienna[4].

Who was Edmund Weiss married to?

Edmund Weiss's spouses include Adelinda Weiss[9].

What did Edmund Weiss do for work?

Edmund Weiss worked as astronomer[6] and professor[7].

Where did Edmund Weiss go to school?

Edmund Weiss was educated at University of Vienna[13].

What awards did Edmund Weiss receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Weiß, Edmund (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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