Heinrich Louis d'Arrest

German astronomer (1822–1875)
Person human Q155013
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
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Heinrich Louis d'Arrest

Summary

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on +1822-07-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1875-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was born in Berlin[2].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was born on +1822-07-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest died on +1875-06-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is buried at Berlin[10].
  • Among Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's spouses was Q138197506[11].
  • A child of Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was Q138197522[12].
  • A child of Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was Q138197533[13].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was employed by University of Copenhagen[16].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was employed by Leipzig University[17].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was educated at Leipzig University[19].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's doctoral advisor was Johann Franz Encke[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is discoverer of asteroids[21].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest received the Lalande Prize[23].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on +1822-07-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Leipzig University[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's doctoral advisor was Johann Franz Encke[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's field of work was astronomy[15]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[16], a public research university[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1479[38] and Leipzig University[17], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1409[41], headquartered in Leipzig[42]. He supervised Thorvald N. Thiele as a doctoral student[43].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is discoverer of asteroids[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22], a science award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1824[46] and Lalande Prize[23], a science award[47], in France[48], founded in 1802[49].

Personal Life

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was married to Q138197506[11]. Children include Q138197522[12] and Q138197533[13]. His religion is recorded as Huguenots[50].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest died on +1875-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Recorded place of burial include Assistens Cemetery[9] and Berlin[10].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He is credited with the discovery of Neptune[53], an ice giant[54]; NGC 5681[55], a galaxy[56]; NGC 4306[57], a galaxy[58]; NGC 588[59], a H II region[60]; NGC 753[61], a spiral galaxy[62]; and NGC 5008[63], a low-ionization nuclear emission-line region[64].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Louis d'Arrest born?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Heinrich Louis d'Arrest die?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who was Heinrich Louis d'Arrest married to?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest's spouses include Q138197506[11].

What did Heinrich Louis d'Arrest do for work?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Heinrich Louis d'Arrest go to school?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18] and Leipzig University[19].

What awards did Heinrich Louis d'Arrest receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22] and Lalande Prize[23].

What did Heinrich Louis d'Arrest discover?

Heinrich Louis d'Arrest is credited as discoverer of Neptune[53], NGC 5681[55], NGC 4306[57], and NGC 588[59].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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