Freimut Börngen

German astronomer (1930–2021)
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Freimut Börngen

Summary

Freimut Börngen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on October 17, 1930[3]. He died in Isserstedt[4]. He died on June 19, 2021[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Freimut Börngen's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Freimut Börngen passed away in Isserstedt[4].
  • Freimut Börngen was born on October 17, 1930[3].
  • Freimut Börngen died on June 19, 2021[5].
  • Freimut Börngen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Freimut Börngen's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Freimut Börngen's professions included discoverer of asteroids[7].
  • Freimut Börngen was employed by Karl Schwarzschild Observatory[10].
  • Freimut Börngen received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Freimut Börngen received the Order of Honour (Styria)[12].
  • Freimut Börngen is recorded as male[13].
  • Freimut Börngen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Freimut Börngen's family name is recorded as Börngen[15].
  • Freimut Börngen's given name is recorded as Freimut[16].
  • Freimut Börngen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Freimut Börngen was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on October 17, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7]. Freimut Börngen was employed by Karl Schwarzschild Observatory[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[18], in Germany[19] and Order of Honour (Styria)[12], an award[20].

Death and Burial

Freimut Börngen died on June 19, 2021[5]. He passed away in Isserstedt[4].

Why It Matters

Freimut Börngen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He is credited with the discovery of 37608 Löns[23], an asteroid[24]; 18458 Caesar[25], an asteroid[26]; 12240 Droste-Hülshoff[27], an asteroid[28]; 5628 Preussen[29], an asteroid[30]; 3975 Verdi[31], an asteroid[32]; and 3992 Wagner[33], an asteroid[34].

FAQs

Where was Freimut Börngen born?

Freimut Börngen's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Freimut Börngen die?

Freimut Börngen passed away in Isserstedt[4].

What did Freimut Börngen do for work?

Freimut Börngen worked as astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7].

What awards did Freimut Börngen receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11] and Order of Honour (Styria)[12].

What did Freimut Börngen discover?

Freimut Börngen is credited as discoverer of 37608 Löns[23], 18458 Caesar[25], 12240 Droste-Hülshoff[27], and 5628 Preussen[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . orionmagazin.ch. Retrieved . orionmagazin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . orionmagazin.ch. Retrieved . orionmagazin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of Honour (Styria)
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