Johann Palisa

Austrian astronomist (1848–1925)
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Johann Palisa
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Johann Palisa

Summary

Johann Palisa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Opava[2]. He was born on December 6, 1848[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on May 2, 1925[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Palisa's place of birth was Opava[2].
  • Johann Palisa passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Johann Palisa was born on December 6, 1848[3].
  • Johann Palisa was born on December 7, 1848[10].
  • Johann Palisa died on May 2, 1925[5].
  • Johann Palisa is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].
  • Johann Palisa's mother was Katharina Pohl[12].
  • Among Johann Palisa's spouses was Florentine Wlaka[13].
  • A child of Johann Palisa was Florentine[14].
  • Johann Palisa held citizenship in Austrian Empire[15].
  • Johann Palisa held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Johann Palisa held citizenship in Austria[17].
  • Johann Palisa's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Johann Palisa worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johann Palisa's professions included military officer[8].
  • Johann Palisa's field of work was astronomy[18].
  • Among Johann Palisa's employers was University of Vienna[19].
  • Johann Palisa's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Palisa is discoverer of asteroids[21].
  • Johann Palisa received the Lalande Prize[22].
  • Johann Palisa was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Johann Palisa is recorded as male[24].
  • Johann Palisa's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johann Palisa's Commons category is recorded as Johann Palisa[26].
  • Johann Palisa's military, police or special rank is recorded as military officer[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Palisa was born in Opava[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 6, 1848[3] and December 7, 1848[10]. His mother was Katharina Pohl[12].

Education

Johann Palisa's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and military officer[8]. Johann Palisa's field of work was astronomy[18]. He was employed by University of Vienna[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Palisa is discoverer of asteroids[21].

Recognition

Johann Palisa received the Lalande Prize[22].

Personal Life

Johann Palisa was married to Florentine Wlaka[13]. A child of him was Florentine[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Palisa died on May 2, 1925[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[28]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Johann Palisa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He is credited with the discovery of 243 Ida[31], an asteroid[32]; 153 Hilda[33], an asteroid[34]; 221 Eos[35], an asteroid[36]; 224 Oceana[37], an asteroid[38]; 279 Thule[39], an asteroid[40]; and 223 Rosa[41], an asteroid[42].

FAQs

Where was Johann Palisa born?

Born in Opava[2], Johann Palisa…

Where did Johann Palisa die?

Johann Palisa died in Vienna[4].

Who were Johann Palisa's parents?

Johann Palisa's mother was Katharina Pohl[12].

Who was Johann Palisa married to?

Johann Palisa's spouses include Florentine Wlaka[13].

What did Johann Palisa do for work?

Johann Palisa worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Johann Palisa go to school?

Johann Palisa was educated at University of Vienna[20].

What awards did Johann Palisa receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize[22].

What did Johann Palisa discover?

Johann Palisa is credited as discoverer of 243 Ida[31], 153 Hilda[33], 221 Eos[35], and 224 Oceana[37].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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