Edward Knobel

British astronomer (1841–1930)
Person human Q3048590
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Edward Knobel

Summary

Edward Knobel is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on October 21, 1841[3]. He died on July 25, 1930[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], businessperson[6], and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Knobel was born in London[2].
  • Edward Knobel was born on October 21, 1841[3].
  • Edward Knobel died on July 25, 1930[4].
  • A child of Edward Knobel was E. Maud Knobel[9].
  • Edward Knobel held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward Knobel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Knobel's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Edward Knobel worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Edward Knobel worked as a geologist[7].
  • Edward Knobel's education included a stint at Imperial College London[12].
  • Edward Knobel is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Knobel's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Knobel's Commons category is recorded as Edward Knobel (astronomer)[15].
  • Edward Knobel's family name is recorded as Knobel[16].
  • Edward Knobel's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward Knobel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Knobel was born in London[2]. He was born on October 21, 1841[3].

Education

Edward Knobel's education included a stint at Imperial College London[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5], businessperson[6], and geologist[7].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Knobel was E. Maud Knobel[9].

Death and Burial

Edward Knobel died on July 25, 1930[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Knobel include Knobel[19], an impact crater[20].

Why It Matters

Edward Knobel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Knobel[19], an impact crater[20].

FAQs

Where was Edward Knobel born?

Edward Knobel's place of birth was London[2].

What did Edward Knobel do for work?

Edward Knobel worked as astronomer[5], businessperson[6], and geologist[7].

Where did Edward Knobel go to school?

Edward Knobel was educated at Imperial College London[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . sciencephotogallery.com. sciencephotogallery.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . sciencephotogallery.com. sciencephotogallery.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Imperial College London
    Place of birth London
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Child E. Maud Knobel
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
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