J. G. Westphal

Summary

J. G. Westphal is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Lüchow^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1824^[3]. He passed away in Lüneburg^[4]. He died on January 1, 1859^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• J. G. Westphal's place of birth was Lüchow^[2].
• J. G. Westphal died in Lüneburg^[4].
• J. G. Westphal was born on January 1, 1824^[3].
• J. G. Westphal was born on March 18, 1824^[9].
• J. G. Westphal died on January 1, 1859^[5].
• J. G. Westphal died on November 9, 1859^[10].
• J. G. Westphal held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover^[11].
• J. G. Westphal's professions included astronomer^[6].
• J. G. Westphal's professions included mathematician^[7].
• J. G. Westphal is recorded as male^[12].
• J. G. Westphal's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• J. G. Westphal's family name is recorded as Westphal^[14].
• J. G. Westphal's given name is recorded as Justus^[15].
• J. G. Westphal's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[16].
• J. G. Westphal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[17].

Body

Origins and Family

J. G. Westphal was born in Lüchow^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1824^[3] and March 18, 1824^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1859^[5] and November 9, 1859^[10]. J. G. Westphal passed away in Lüneburg^[4].

Why It Matters

J. G. Westphal has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[18]

He is credited with the discovery of 20D/Westphal^[19], a periodic comet^[20].

FAQs

Where was J. G. Westphal born?

J. G. Westphal's place of birth was Lüchow^[2].

Where did J. G. Westphal die?

J. G. Westphal died in Lüneburg^[4].

What did J. G. Westphal do for work?

J. G. Westphal worked as astronomer^[6] and mathematician^[7].

What did J. G. Westphal discover?

J. G. Westphal is credited as discoverer of 20D/Westphal^[19].