Giuseppe Cassella

astronomer, director of the Astronomical Observatory of Naples
Person human Q27477877
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Giuseppe Cassella

Summary

Giuseppe Cassella is a human[1]. He was born in Cusano Mutri[2]. He was born on 1755[3]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He died on February 8, 1808[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cusano Mutri[2], Giuseppe Cassella…
  • Giuseppe Cassella passed away in Naples[4].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was born on 1755[3].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was born on October 14, 1755[8].
  • Giuseppe Cassella died on February 8, 1808[5].
  • Giuseppe Cassella died on 1808[9].
  • Giuseppe Cassella worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Giuseppe Cassella held the position of director[10].
  • Giuseppe Cassella held the position of professor of physics[11].
  • Giuseppe Cassella held the position of Gresham Professor of Astronomy[12].
  • Giuseppe Cassella held the position of professor of physics[13].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was employed by Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte[14].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was employed by Q3930975[15].
  • Among Giuseppe Cassella's employers was Nunziatella military academy[16].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was employed by University of Naples Federico II[17].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18].
  • Giuseppe Cassella's education included a stint at Astronomical Observatory of Padova[19].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[20].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was a member of Reale Istituto d'Incoraggiamento alle Scienze Naturali di Napoli[21].
  • Giuseppe Cassella was a member of Galileiana Academy of Arts and Science[22].
  • Giuseppe Cassella is recorded as male[23].
  • Giuseppe Cassella's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Giuseppe Cassella's Commons category is recorded as Giuseppe Cassella[25].
  • Giuseppe Cassella's family name is recorded as Cassella[26].
  • Giuseppe Cassella's given name is recorded as Giuseppe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Giuseppe Cassella's place of birth was Cusano Mutri[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1755[3] and October 14, 1755[8].

Education

Educated at University of Naples Federico II[18], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1224[30] and Astronomical Observatory of Padova[19], an astronomical observatory[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1777[33]. Studied under Felice Sabatelli[34], an astronomer[35], 1710–1786[36] and Giuseppe Toaldo[37], a physicist[38], 1719–1797[39], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[40].

Career and Affiliations

Giuseppe Cassella's professions included astronomer[6]. Employers include Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte[14], an astronomical observatory[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1812[43]; Q3930975[15], a naval academy[44], in Kingdom of Naples[45]; Nunziatella military academy[16], a cadet corps[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1787[48]; and University of Naples Federico II[17], a public university[49], in Italy[50], founded in 1224[51]. Positions held include director[10], a profession[52]; professor of physics[11]; and Gresham Professor of Astronomy[12], a chair[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 8, 1808[5] and 1808[9]. Giuseppe Cassella passed away in Naples[4].

Why It Matters

Giuseppe Cassella is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Giuseppe Cassella born?

Giuseppe Cassella's place of birth was Cusano Mutri[2].

Where did Giuseppe Cassella die?

Giuseppe Cassella passed away in Naples[4].

What did Giuseppe Cassella do for work?

Giuseppe Cassella worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Giuseppe Cassella go to school?

Giuseppe Cassella was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18] and Astronomical Observatory of Padova[19].

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  11. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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