Godfried Wendelen
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Summary
Godfried Wendelen was born on June 6, 1580[1], in Herk-de-Stad[2]. He died on October 24, 1667[3], in Ghent[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], Catholic priest[6], and canon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Habsburg Netherlands[9], Prince-Bishopric of Liège[10]
- Field of work: astronomy[11], Catholic Church[12]
- Educated at: Old University of Leuven[13], University of Orange[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Godfried Wendelen[17]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Both Laws[18]
- Family name: Wendelin[19]
- Given name: Godefroy[20]
- Work location: Leuven[21], Tournai[22], Digne-les-Bains[23], Geetbets[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[26]
- P14608: 100700292[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Godfried Wendelen include Vendelinus[28], an impact crater[29] and 16444 Godefroy[30], an asteroid[31].
Why It Matters
Godfried Wendelen has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Vendelinus[28], an impact crater[29] and 16444 Godefroy[30], an asteroid[31].
FAQs
Where was Godfried Wendelen born?
Godfried Wendelen was born in Herk-de-Stad[2].
Where did Godfried Wendelen die?
Godfried Wendelen passed away in Ghent[4].
What did Godfried Wendelen do for work?
Godfried Wendelen worked as an astronomer[5], Catholic priest[6], and canon[7].
Where did Godfried Wendelen go to school?
Godfried Wendelen was educated at Old University of Leuven[13] and University of Orange[14].