Elisabeth Hevelius

astronomer
Person human Q466779
Elisabeth Hevelius
Artist: Andreas Stech (1635-1697). Engraver: Isaak Saal. Book author: Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687). Printer: Simon Reiniger. · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Elisabeth Hevelius

Summary

Elisabeth Hevelius is a human[1]. She was born in Gdańsk[2]. She was born on January 17, 1647[3]. She passed away in Gdańsk[4]. She died on December 22, 1693[5]. She worked as an astronomer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Elisabeth Hevelius's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius died in Gdańsk[4].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius was born on January 17, 1647[3].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius died on December 22, 1693[5].
  • Burial took place at Gdańsk[8].
  • Burial took place at St Catherine's Church[9].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius was married to Johannes Hevelius[10].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius held citizenship in Gdańsk[11].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius is recorded as female[12].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's Commons category is recorded as Elisabeth Hevelius[14].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's family name is recorded as Koopmann[15].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's family name is recorded as Hevelius[16].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's given name is recorded as Elisabeth[17].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's given name is recorded as Catherina[18].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[20].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's Commons Creator page is recorded as Elisabeth Hevelius[21].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Catherina Elisabeth Koopman'}[22].
  • Elisabeth Hevelius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Elisabeth Hevelius'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Elisabeth Hevelius's place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. She was born on January 17, 1647[3].

Career and Affiliations

Elisabeth Hevelius's professions included astronomer[6].

Personal Life

Elisabeth Hevelius was married to Johannes Hevelius[10].

Death and Burial

Elisabeth Hevelius died on December 22, 1693[5]. She died in Gdańsk[4]. Recorded place of burial include Gdańsk[8] and St Catherine's Church[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Elisabeth Hevelius include Corpman[24], an impact crater[25].

Why It Matters

Elisabeth Hevelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Entities named for her include Corpman[24], an impact crater[25].

FAQs

Where was Elisabeth Hevelius born?

Elisabeth Hevelius's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

Where did Elisabeth Hevelius die?

Elisabeth Hevelius passed away in Gdańsk[4].

Who was Elisabeth Hevelius married to?

Elisabeth Hevelius's spouses include Johannes Hevelius[10].

What did Elisabeth Hevelius do for work?

Elisabeth Hevelius worked as astronomer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Elisabeth, Catherina
    Spouse Johannes Hevelius
    Family name Koopmann, Hevelius
    Country of citizenship Gdańsk
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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