Giovanni Domenico Cassini
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Giovanni Domenico Cassini
Summary
Giovanni Domenico Cassini is a human[1]. He was born in Perinaldo[2]. He was born on June 8, 1625[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 14, 1712[5]. He worked as a selenographer[6], surveyor[7], mathematician[8], astronomer[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,365 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Perinaldo[2], Giovanni Domenico Cassini…
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini died in Paris[4].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini was born on June 8, 1625[3].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini died on September 14, 1712[5].
- Burial took place at Église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas[12].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini was married to Geneviève de Laistre[13].
- A child of Giovanni Domenico Cassini was Jacques Cassini[14].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini worked as a selenographer[6].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's professions included surveyor[7].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini worked as a mathematician[8].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's professions included astronomer[9].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini worked as an engineer[10].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's professions included astrologer[15].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's field of work was astronomy[16].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini held the position of director[17].
- Among Giovanni Domenico Cassini's employers was University of Bologna[18].
- Among Giovanni Domenico Cassini's employers was Paris Observatory, PSL University[19].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini was educated at University of Bologna[20].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's education included a stint at Panzano Observatory[21].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini was educated at Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea[22].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's doctoral advisor was Giovanni Battista Riccioli[23].
- Giovanni Domenico Cassini's doctoral advisor was Francesco Maria Grimaldi[24].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Domenico Cassini is Cassini Division[25].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Domenico Cassini is Cassini oval[26].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Domenico Cassini is Cassini's laws[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Giovanni Domenico Cassini's place of birth was Perinaldo[2]. He was born on June 8, 1625[3].
Education
Educated at University of Bologna[20], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1088[30], headquartered in Bologna[31]; Panzano Observatory[21], an astronomical observatory[32], in Italy[33]; and Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea[22], a church building[34], in Italy[35]. Doctoral advisors include Giovanni Battista Riccioli[23], a selenographer[36], 1598–1671[37], specialised in astronomy[38] and Francesco Maria Grimaldi[24], a Catholic priest[39], 1618–1663[40]. Giovanni Domenico Cassini earned the academic degree of doctorate[41]. He studied under Honoré Fabri[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include selenographer[6], surveyor[7], mathematician[8], astronomer[9], engineer[10], and astrologer[15]. Giovanni Domenico Cassini's field of work was astronomy[16]. Employers include University of Bologna[18], a public university[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1088[45], headquartered in Bologna[46] and Paris Observatory, PSL University[19], a grand établissement[47], in France[48], founded in 1667[49], headquartered in Paris[50]. He held the position of director[17]. Doctoral students include Jacques Cassini[51], an astronomer[52], 1677–1756[53], of France[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55], specialised in astronomy[56] and Chrysanthus Notaras[57], a Christian minister[58], 1655–1731[59], specialised in astronomy[60].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Cassini Division[25], a gap in the rings of Saturn[61]; Cassini oval[26], a mathematical concept[62]; Cassini's laws[27], a physical law[63]; and Cassini's identity[64], an identity[65]. Things named for Giovanni Domenico Cassini include Cassini−Huygens[66], Cassini oval[67], Cassini Division[68], Cassini[69], Cassini's laws[70], Cassini Regio[71], Cassini's identity[72], and Jean Dominique Cassini Medal[73].
Recognition
Giovanni Domenico Cassini received the Fellow of the Royal Society[74].
Personal Life
Giovanni Domenico Cassini was married to Geneviève de Laistre[13]. A child of him was Jacques Cassini[14].
Death and Burial
Giovanni Domenico Cassini died on September 14, 1712[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas[12].
Why It Matters
Giovanni Domenico Cassini ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,365 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
He has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Fatio de Duillier[77], an astronomer[78], 1664–1753[79], of Republic of Geneva[80], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[81].
He is credited with the discovery of Iapetus[82], a moon of Saturn[83]; Rhea[84], a moon of Saturn[85]; Tethys[86], a moon of Saturn[87]; Dione[88], a moon of Saturn[89]; Messier 50[90], an open cluster[91]; and Cassini's identity[92], an identity[93]. Entities named for him include Cassini−Huygens[66], Cassini oval[67], Cassini Division[68], Cassini[69], Cassini's laws[70], and Cassini Regio[71].
His notable doctoral advisees include Jacques Cassini[94] and Chrysanthus Notaras[95].
FAQs
Where was Giovanni Domenico Cassini born?
Born in Perinaldo[2], Giovanni Domenico Cassini…
Where did Giovanni Domenico Cassini die?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Giovanni Domenico Cassini married to?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini's spouses include Geneviève de Laistre[13].
What did Giovanni Domenico Cassini do for work?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini worked as selenographer[6], surveyor[7], mathematician[8], astronomer[9], and engineer[10].
Where did Giovanni Domenico Cassini go to school?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini was educated at University of Bologna[20], Panzano Observatory[21], and Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea[22].
What awards did Giovanni Domenico Cassini receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[74].
Who did Giovanni Domenico Cassini influence?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Fatio de Duillier[77].
What did Giovanni Domenico Cassini discover?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini is credited as discoverer of Iapetus[82], Rhea[84], Tethys[86], and Dione[88].