Edouard Caspari

French astronomer (1840–1918)
Person human Q274259
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Edouard Caspari

Summary

Edouard Caspari is a human[1]. Born in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1840[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 18, 1918[5]. He worked as a hydraulic engineer[6], astronomer[7], and military personnel[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Edouard Caspari was born in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines[2].
  • Edouard Caspari passed away in Paris[4].
  • Edouard Caspari passed away in rue Gay-Lussac[10].
  • Edouard Caspari was born on September 13, 1840[3].
  • Edouard Caspari died on March 18, 1918[5].
  • Edouard Caspari died on December 9, 1918[11].
  • Edouard Caspari held citizenship in France[12].
  • Edouard Caspari worked as a hydraulic engineer[6].
  • Edouard Caspari worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Edouard Caspari worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Edouard Caspari held the position of chairperson[13].
  • Edouard Caspari was educated at École polytechnique[14].
  • Edouard Caspari received the Montyon Science Award[15].
  • Edouard Caspari received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Edouard Caspari received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Edouard Caspari received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Edouard Caspari is recorded as male[19].
  • Edouard Caspari's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edouard Caspari's military, police or special rank is recorded as engineer[21].
  • Edouard Caspari was part of the conflict Siege of Paris[22].
  • Edouard Caspari's family name is recorded as Caspari[23].
  • Edouard Caspari's given name is recorded as Édouard[24].
  • Edouard Caspari's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Edouard Caspari's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Édouard Caspari'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Edouard Caspari's place of birth was Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines[2]. He was born on September 13, 1840[3].

Education

Edouard Caspari was educated at École polytechnique[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hydraulic engineer[6], astronomer[7], and military personnel[8]. Edouard Caspari held the position of chairperson[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Montyon Science Award[15], an award[27], in France[28], founded in 1818[29]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1918[5] and December 9, 1918[11]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[36], in France[37], founded in -0300[38] and rue Gay-Lussac[10], a street[39], in France[40].

Why It Matters

Edouard Caspari is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Edouard Caspari born?

Edouard Caspari's place of birth was Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines[2].

Where did Edouard Caspari die?

Edouard Caspari died in Paris[4].

What did Edouard Caspari do for work?

Edouard Caspari worked as hydraulic engineer[6], astronomer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Edouard Caspari go to school?

Edouard Caspari was educated at École polytechnique[14].

What awards did Edouard Caspari receive?

Honors received include Montyon Science Award[15], Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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