Giovanni Schiaparelli

Italian astronomer and science historian (1835-1910)
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Giovanni Schiaparelli

Summary

Giovanni Schiaparelli is a human[1]. Born in Savigliano[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1835[3]. He passed away in Milan[4]. He died on July 4, 1910[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], politician[7], discoverer of asteroids[8], and mathematician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 56 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Savigliano[2], Giovanni Schiaparelli…
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli died in Milan[4].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli was born on March 14, 1835[3].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli was born on January 1, 1835[11].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli died on July 4, 1910[5].
  • Burial took place at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's professions included politician[7].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli worked as a discoverer of asteroids[8].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli worked as a mathematician[9].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's field of work was mathematics[15].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's field of work was biblical theology[16].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's field of work was biblical criticism[17].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[18].
  • Among Giovanni Schiaparelli's employers was Pulkovo Observatory[19].
  • Among Giovanni Schiaparelli's employers was Brera Astronomical Observatory[20].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's education included a stint at University of Turin[21].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's doctoral advisor was Johann Franz Encke[22].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli's doctoral advisor was Otto Wilhelm von Struve[23].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[25].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli received the Lalande Prize[26].
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli received the Cothenius Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Giovanni Schiaparelli was born in Savigliano[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 14, 1835[3] and January 1, 1835[11].

Education

Giovanni Schiaparelli was educated at University of Turin[21]. Doctoral advisors include Johann Franz Encke[22], an astronomer[28], 1791–1865[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[31], specialised in astronomy[32] and Otto Wilhelm von Struve[23], an astronomer[33], 1819–1905[34], of Russian Empire[35], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[36], specialised in astronomy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], politician[7], discoverer of asteroids[8], and mathematician[9]. Fields of work include astronomy[14], a branch of science[38]; mathematics[15], an academic discipline[39]; biblical theology[16], a branch of theology[40]; and biblical criticism[17]. Employers include Pulkovo Observatory[19], an astronomical observatory[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1839[43] and Brera Astronomical Observatory[20], an astronomical observatory[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1764[46]. Giovanni Schiaparelli held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], a civil decoration[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1842[49]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[25], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1824[52]; Lalande Prize[26], a science award[53], in France[54], founded in 1802[55]; Cothenius Medal[27], a science award[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1792[58]; Bruce Medal[59], an award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1898[62]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[63], a fellowship award[64], in United Kingdom[65].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Schiaparelli died on July 4, 1910[5]. He died in Milan[4]. Burial took place at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Schiaparelli has Wikipedia articles in 56 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Schiaparelli born?

Giovanni Schiaparelli's place of birth was Savigliano[2].

Where did Giovanni Schiaparelli die?

Giovanni Schiaparelli passed away in Milan[4].

What did Giovanni Schiaparelli do for work?

Giovanni Schiaparelli worked as astronomer[6], politician[7], discoverer of asteroids[8], and mathematician[9].

Where did Giovanni Schiaparelli go to school?

Giovanni Schiaparelli was educated at University of Turin[21].

What awards did Giovanni Schiaparelli receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[25], Lalande Prize[26], and Cothenius Medal[27].

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