Johann Gottfried Galle
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Summary
Johann Gottfried Galle was born on June 9, 1812[1], in Radis[2]. He died on July 10, 1910[3], in Potsdam[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,290 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wrocław[8]
- Father: Q136202534[9]
- Mother: Q136202535[10]
- Child: Andreas Galle[11], Georg Galle[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[13]
- Ethnic group: Germans[14]
- Field of work: astronomy[15]
- Position held: professor[16]
- Employer: University of Wrocław[17]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18]
- Notable work: discovery of Neptune[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of the Red Eagle[21], Lalande Prize[22]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Johann Gottfried Galle[25]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[26]
- Family name: Galle[27]
- Given name: Johann[28], Gottfried[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johann Gottfried Galle[30]
- Commons gallery: Johann Gottfried Galle[31]
- Described by source: Georgian Soviet Encyclopedia[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Name in native language: Johann Gottfried Galle[39]
- Interested in: astronomy[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Gottfried Galle include Galle[41], an impact crater[42].
Why It Matters
Johann Gottfried Galle has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Neptune[45], an ice giant[46]. Entities named for him include Galle[41], an impact crater[42].
FAQs
Where was Johann Gottfried Galle born?
Johann Gottfried Galle was born in Radis[2].
Where did Johann Gottfried Galle die?
Johann Gottfried Galle died in Potsdam[4].
Who were Johann Gottfried Galle's parents?
Johann Gottfried Galle's father was Q136202534[9]. Johann Gottfried Galle's mother was Q136202535[10].
What did Johann Gottfried Galle do for work?
Johann Gottfried Galle worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Johann Gottfried Galle go to school?
Johann Gottfried Galle was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
What awards did Johann Gottfried Galle receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of the Red Eagle[21], and Lalande Prize[22].
What did Johann Gottfried Galle discover?
Johann Gottfried Galle is credited as discoverer of Neptune[45].