Hugo von Seeliger

German astronomer (1849-1924)
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Hugo von Seeliger

Summary

Hugo von Seeliger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bielsko-Biała[2]. He was born on September 23, 1849[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on December 2, 1924[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bielsko-Biała[2], Hugo von Seeliger…
  • Hugo von Seeliger passed away in Munich[4].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was born on September 23, 1849[3].
  • Hugo von Seeliger died on December 2, 1924[5].
  • Hugo von Seeliger is buried at Bogenhausener Friedhof[9].
  • Among Hugo von Seeliger's spouses was Sophie von Seeliger[10].
  • Hugo von Seeliger held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hugo von Seeliger worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Hugo von Seeliger worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hugo von Seeliger's field of work was celestial mechanics[12].
  • Hugo von Seeliger's field of work was astrophysics[13].
  • Hugo von Seeliger's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Hugo von Seeliger held the position of professor[15].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Hugo von Seeliger's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was educated at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Hugo von Seeliger's doctoral advisor was Karl Christian Bruhns[19].
  • Hugo von Seeliger received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[20].
  • Hugo von Seeliger received the Order of Saint Michael[21].
  • Hugo von Seeliger received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
  • Hugo von Seeliger received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Hugo von Seeliger received the Pour le Mérite[24].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Hugo von Seeliger was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bielsko-Biała[2], Hugo von Seeliger… he was born on September 23, 1849[3].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Hugo von Seeliger's doctoral advisor was Karl Christian Bruhns[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include celestial mechanics[12], a branch of mechanics[36]; astrophysics[13], a branch of astronomy[37]; and astronomy[14], a branch of science[38]. Among Hugo von Seeliger's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16]. He held the position of professor[15]. Doctoral students include Oskar Hecker[39], a surveyor[40], 1864–1938[41], of German Reich[42]; Q57145[43], a physicist[44], 1873–1916[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46], specialised in astronomy[47]; Gustav Herglotz[48], a mathematician[49], 1881–1953[50], of Germany[51], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[52], specialised in mathematics[53]; Julius Bauschinger[54], an astronomer[55], 1860–1934[56], of Germany[57]; Paul ten Bruggencate[58], an astronomer[59], 1901–1961[60], of Germany[61], awarded the Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[62], specialised in astronomy[63]; and George W. Myers[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[20], a grade of an order[65], in Prussia[66]; Order of Saint Michael[21], an order[67], in Electorate of Bavaria[68], founded in 1693[69]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[70], in Prussia[71], founded in 1842[72]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], an order[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1980[75]; and Pour le Mérite[24], a courage award[76], in Prussia[77], founded in 1740[78].

Personal Life

Among Hugo von Seeliger's spouses was Sophie von Seeliger[10].

Death and Burial

Hugo von Seeliger died on December 2, 1924[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Bogenhausener Friedhof[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugo von Seeliger include Seeliger[79] and opposition surge[80].

Why It Matters

Hugo von Seeliger has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

Entities named for him include Seeliger[79] and opposition surge[80].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gustav Eberhard[82], an astrophysicist[83], 1867–1940[84], of German Reich[85], specialised in spectrophotometry[86]; Paul ten Bruggencate[87], an astronomer[88], 1901–1961[89], of Germany[90], awarded the Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[91], specialised in astronomy[92]; Richard Schorr[93], an astronomer[94], 1867–1951[95], of Germany[96], awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[97]; Ernst Anding[98], an astronomer[99], 1860–1945[100], of Germany[101]; Julius Bauschinger[102], an astronomer[103], 1860–1934[104], of Germany[105]; and Gustav Herglotz[106], a mathematician[107], 1881–1953[108], of Germany[109], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[110], specialised in mathematics[111].

FAQs

Where was Hugo von Seeliger born?

Hugo von Seeliger was born in Bielsko-Biała[2].

Where did Hugo von Seeliger die?

Hugo von Seeliger died in Munich[4].

Who was Hugo von Seeliger married to?

Hugo von Seeliger's spouses include Sophie von Seeliger[10].

What did Hugo von Seeliger do for work?

Hugo von Seeliger worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hugo von Seeliger go to school?

Hugo von Seeliger was educated at Leipzig University[17] and Heidelberg University[18].

What awards did Hugo von Seeliger receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[20], Order of Saint Michael[21], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].

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