Harold Knox-Shaw
British astronomer
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Summary
Harold Knox-Shaw was born on October 12, 1885[1], in St Leonards[2]. He died on April 11, 1970[3], in Cape Town[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8], Khedivate of Egypt[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Position held: President of the Royal Astronomical Society[11]
- Educated at: Trinity Hall[12]
- Award received: Order of the Nile[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Harold Knox-Shaw (astronomer)[15]
- Given name: Harold[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Harold Knox-Shaw include Knox-Shaw[19], a lunar crater[20].
Why It Matters
Harold Knox-Shaw is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Entities named for him include Knox-Shaw[19], a lunar crater[20].
FAQs
Where was Harold Knox-Shaw born?
Harold Knox-Shaw's place of birth was St Leonards[2].
Where did Harold Knox-Shaw die?
Harold Knox-Shaw died in Cape Town[4].
What did Harold Knox-Shaw do for work?
Harold Knox-Shaw worked as an astronomer[5].
Where did Harold Knox-Shaw go to school?
Harold Knox-Shaw was educated at Trinity Hall[12].
What awards did Harold Knox-Shaw receive?
Honors received include Order of the Nile[13].