Eduard Schönfeld

German astronomer (1828-1891)
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Eduard Schönfeld

Summary

Eduard Schönfeld is a human[1]. Born in Hildburghausen[2], he… he was born on December 22, 1828[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on May 1, 1891[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hildburghausen[2], Eduard Schönfeld…
  • Eduard Schönfeld passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Eduard Schönfeld was born on December 22, 1828[3].
  • Eduard Schönfeld died on May 1, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Kessenich Old Cemetery[9].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's father was Joseph Schönfeld[10].
  • Eduard Schönfeld held citizenship in Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen[11].
  • Eduard Schönfeld worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Eduard Schönfeld's employers was University of Bonn[12].
  • Eduard Schönfeld was educated at University of Marburg[13].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's education included a stint at University of Bonn[14].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's education included a stint at Leibniz University Hannover[15].
  • Eduard Schönfeld received the James Craig Watson Medal[16].
  • Eduard Schönfeld was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Eduard Schönfeld was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Eduard Schönfeld is recorded as male[19].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Eduard Schönfeld supervised Heinrich Kreutz as a doctoral student[21].
  • Eduard Schönfeld supervised Julius Scheiner as a doctoral student[22].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's Commons category is recorded as Eduard Schönfeld[23].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's archives at is recorded as University and State Library Bonn[24].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's family name is recorded as Schönfeld[25].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's given name is recorded as Eduard[26].
  • Eduard Schönfeld's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Eduard Schönfeld's place of birth was Hildburghausen[2]. He was born on December 22, 1828[3]. His father was Joseph Schönfeld[10].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; University of Bonn[14], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]; and Leibniz University Hannover[15], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1831[38], headquartered in Hanover[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Eduard Schönfeld's employers was University of Bonn[12]. Doctoral students include Heinrich Kreutz[21], an astronomer[40], 1854–1907[41], of Kingdom of Prussia[42], specialised in astronomy[43] and Julius Scheiner[22], an astrophysicist[44], 1858–1913[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46], specialised in astronomy[47].

Recognition

Eduard Schönfeld received the James Craig Watson Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Eduard Schönfeld died on May 1, 1891[5]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. Burial took place at Kessenich Old Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eduard Schönfeld include Schönfeld[48], a lunar crater[49] and 5926 Schönfeld[50], an asteroid[51].

Why It Matters

Eduard Schönfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Schönfeld[48], a lunar crater[49] and 5926 Schönfeld[50], an asteroid[51].

His notable doctoral advisees include Julius Scheiner[54], an astrophysicist[55], 1858–1913[56], of Kingdom of Prussia[57], specialised in astronomy[58] and Heinrich Kreutz[59], an astronomer[60], 1854–1907[61], of Kingdom of Prussia[62], specialised in astronomy[63].

FAQs

Where was Eduard Schönfeld born?

Eduard Schönfeld's place of birth was Hildburghausen[2].

Where did Eduard Schönfeld die?

Eduard Schönfeld died in Bonn[4].

Who were Eduard Schönfeld's parents?

Eduard Schönfeld's father was Joseph Schönfeld[10].

What did Eduard Schönfeld do for work?

Eduard Schönfeld worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Eduard Schönfeld go to school?

Eduard Schönfeld was educated at University of Marburg[13], University of Bonn[14], and Leibniz University Hannover[15].

What awards did Eduard Schönfeld receive?

Honors received include James Craig Watson Medal[16].

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Class ancestry

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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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