Grigory Neujmin

Russian astronomer (1885–1946)
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Grigory Neujmin

Summary

Grigory Neujmin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tbilisi[2]. He was born on December 22, 1885[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 17, 1946[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tbilisi[2], Grigory Neujmin…
  • Grigory Neujmin died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Grigory Neujmin was born on December 22, 1885[3].
  • Grigory Neujmin died on December 17, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Pulkovo Observatory cemetery[9].
  • Grigory Neujmin held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Grigory Neujmin held citizenship in Russian Republic[11].
  • Grigory Neujmin held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[12].
  • Grigory Neujmin held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Grigory Neujmin's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Grigory Neujmin worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Among Grigory Neujmin's employers was Simeiz Observatory[14].
  • Among Grigory Neujmin's employers was Pulkovo Observatory[15].
  • Grigory Neujmin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Grigory Neujmin is discoverer of asteroids[17].
  • Grigory Neujmin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].
  • Grigory Neujmin is recorded as male[19].
  • Grigory Neujmin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Grigory Neujmin supervised Vladimir Nikonov as a doctoral student[21].
  • Grigory Neujmin's Commons category is recorded as Grigory Nikolayevich Neujmin (astronomer)[22].
  • Grigory Neujmin's given name is recorded as Grigory[23].
  • Grigory Neujmin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Grigory Nikolayevich Neujmin (astronomer)[24].
  • Grigory Neujmin's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25].
  • Grigory Neujmin's described by source is recorded as Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[26].
  • Grigory Neujmin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Григорий Николаевич Неуймин\u200e'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Grigory Neujmin was born in Tbilisi[2]. He was born on December 22, 1885[3].

Education

Grigory Neujmin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. Employers include Simeiz Observatory[14], an astronomical observatory[28], in Ukraine[29] and Pulkovo Observatory[15], an astronomical observatory[30], in Russia[31], founded in 1839[32]. Grigory Neujmin supervised Vladimir Nikonov as a doctoral student[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Grigory Neujmin is discoverer of asteroids[17]. Things named for him include 1129 Neujmina[33].

Recognition

Grigory Neujmin received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].

Death and Burial

Grigory Neujmin died on December 17, 1946[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Pulkovo Observatory cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Grigory Neujmin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of 1692 Subbotina[36], an asteroid[37]; 1189 Terentia[38], an asteroid[39]; 951 Gaspra[40], an asteroid[41]; 814 Tauris[42], an asteroid[43]; 762 Pulcova[44], an asteroid[45]; and 1590 Tsiolkovskaja[46], an asteroid[47]. Entities named for him include 1129 Neujmina[33].

FAQs

Where was Grigory Neujmin born?

Grigory Neujmin's place of birth was Tbilisi[2].

Where did Grigory Neujmin die?

Grigory Neujmin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Grigory Neujmin do for work?

Grigory Neujmin worked as astronomer[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Where did Grigory Neujmin go to school?

Grigory Neujmin was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[16].

What awards did Grigory Neujmin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[18].

What did Grigory Neujmin discover?

Grigory Neujmin is credited as discoverer of 1692 Subbotina[36], 1189 Terentia[38], 951 Gaspra[40], and 814 Tauris[42].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Q137732450. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . pantheon.world. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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