Joseph Johann Littrow

Austrian astronomer (1781-1840)
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Joseph Johann Littrow
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Joseph Johann Littrow

Summary

Joseph Johann Littrow is a human[1]. Born in Horšovský Týn[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1781[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on November 30, 1840[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and mathematician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Johann Littrow was born in Horšovský Týn[2].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was born on March 13, 1781[3].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow died on November 30, 1840[5].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was married to Q137871037[11].
  • A child of Joseph Johann Littrow was Karl Ludwig von Littrow[12].
  • A child of Joseph Johann Littrow was Heinrich von Littrow[13].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's professions included writer[7].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow worked as a mathematician[9].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow held the position of professor[16].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was employed by University of Vienna[17].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was employed by Kazan Imperial University[18].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was educated at Charles University[19].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
  • A notable student of Joseph Johann Littrow was Joseph Ludwig Raabe[21].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow was a member of Towarzystwo Naukowe Krakowskie[24].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow is recorded as male[25].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Joseph Johann Littrow supervised Nikolai Brashman as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Horšovský Týn[2], Joseph Johann Littrow… he was born on March 13, 1781[3].

Education

Educated at Charles University[19], a public university[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1348[30], headquartered in Prague[31] and University of Vienna[20], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and mathematician[9]. Joseph Johann Littrow's field of work was astronomy[15]. Employers include University of Vienna[17], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39] and Kazan Imperial University[18], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1804[42]. He held the position of professor[16]. A notable student of him was Joseph Ludwig Raabe[21]. Doctoral students include Nikolai Brashman[27], a mathematician[43], 1796–1866[44], of Austrian Empire[45], awarded the Demidov Prize[46], specialised in analytic geometry[47] and Ivan Mikhailovich Simonov[48], an astronomer[49], 1794–1855[50], of Russian Empire[51], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[52], specialised in astronomy[53].

Personal Life

Joseph Johann Littrow was married to Q137871037[11]. Children include Karl Ludwig von Littrow[12], an astronomer[54], 1811–1877[55], of Austrian Empire[56] and Heinrich von Littrow[13], a cartographer[57], 1820–1895[58], of Austrian Empire[59], awarded the Order of St. Sylvester[60], specialised in Austrian literature[61].

Death and Burial

Joseph Johann Littrow died on November 30, 1840[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Joseph Johann Littrow include Littrow[62], an impact crater[63].

Why It Matters

Joseph Johann Littrow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Littrow[62], an impact crater[63].

His notable doctoral advisees include Nikolai Brashman[66], a mathematician[67], 1796–1866[68], of Austrian Empire[69], awarded the Demidov Prize[70], specialised in analytic geometry[71] and Ivan Mikhailovich Simonov[72], an astronomer[73], 1794–1855[74], of Russian Empire[75], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[76], specialised in astronomy[77].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Johann Littrow born?

Joseph Johann Littrow was born in Horšovský Týn[2].

Where did Joseph Johann Littrow die?

Joseph Johann Littrow died in Vienna[4].

Who was Joseph Johann Littrow married to?

Joseph Johann Littrow's spouses include Q137871037[11].

What did Joseph Johann Littrow do for work?

Joseph Johann Littrow worked as astronomer[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and mathematician[9].

Where did Joseph Johann Littrow go to school?

Joseph Johann Littrow was educated at Charles University[19] and University of Vienna[20].

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