Johann Gottfried Koehler

German astronomer (1745-1801)
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Johann Gottfried Koehler

Summary

Johann Gottfried Koehler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gauernitz[2]. He was born on December 15, 1745[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on September 19, 1801[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Johann Gottfried Koehler was born in Gauernitz[2].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler died in Dresden[4].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler was born on December 15, 1745[3].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler died on September 19, 1801[5].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler is recorded as male[10].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's family name is recorded as Köhler[12].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's given name is recorded as Johann[13].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's work location is recorded as Dresden[14].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[15].
  • Johann Gottfried Koehler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[16].

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Origins and Family

Johann Gottfried Koehler's place of birth was Gauernitz[2]. He was born on December 15, 1745[3].

Career and Affiliations

Johann Gottfried Koehler worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[9].

Death and Burial

Johann Gottfried Koehler died on September 19, 1801[5]. He died in Dresden[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Gottfried Koehler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

He is credited with the discovery of Messier 67[19], an open cluster[20]; Messier 60[21], an elliptical galaxy[22]; and Messier 59[23], an elliptical galaxy[24].

FAQs

Where was Johann Gottfried Koehler born?

Johann Gottfried Koehler's place of birth was Gauernitz[2].

Where did Johann Gottfried Koehler die?

Johann Gottfried Koehler died in Dresden[4].

What did Johann Gottfried Koehler do for work?

Johann Gottfried Koehler worked as astronomer[6].

What did Johann Gottfried Koehler discover?

Johann Gottfried Koehler is credited as discoverer of Messier 67[19], Messier 60[21], and Messier 59[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Johann
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Place of death Dresden
    Sex or gender male
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