Eduard Schönfeld

German astronomer (1828-1891)
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AstroGen ID
41262
Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers ID
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Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online ID
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118965018
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118965018
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KBR person ID
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Kalliope-Verbund (GND) ID
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Kallías ID
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Mathematics Genealogy Project ID
171681
Museo Galileo authority ID
172458
Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID
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Summary

Eduard Schönfeld was born on December 22, 1828[1], in Hildburghausen[2]. He died on May 1, 1891[3], in Bonn[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Eduard Schönfeld include 5926 Schönfeld[30], an asteroid[31] and Schönfeld[32], a lunar crater[33].

Why It Matters

Entities named for Eduard Schönfeld include 5926 Schönfeld[30], an asteroid[31] and Schönfeld[32], a lunar crater[33].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Kreutz[34], an astronomer[35], 1854–1907[36], of Kingdom of Prussia[37], specialised in astronomy[38] and Julius Scheiner[39], an astrophysicist[40], 1858–1913[41], of Kingdom of Prussia[42], specialised in astronomy[43].

FAQs

Where was Eduard Schönfeld born?

Eduard Schönfeld was born in 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[8].

Who was Eduard Schönfeld married to?

Eduard Schönfeld's spouses include Helene Noeggerath[9].

What did Eduard Schönfeld do for work?

Eduard Schönfeld worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].

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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  17. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-11-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Neue Deutsche Biographie
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    Spouse → Helene Noeggerath
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