Joseph Liesganig

Austrian astronomer and Jesuit
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Joseph Liesganig

Summary

Joseph Liesganig is a human[1]. He was born in Graz[2]. He was born on February 13, 1719[3]. He passed away in Lviv[4]. He died on March 4, 1799[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Liesganig was born in Graz[2].
  • Joseph Liesganig died in Lviv[4].
  • Joseph Liesganig was born on February 13, 1719[3].
  • Joseph Liesganig died on March 4, 1799[5].
  • Joseph Liesganig held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy[9].
  • Joseph Liesganig's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Joseph Liesganig worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Joseph Liesganig was employed by University of Vienna[10].
  • Joseph Liesganig's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • Joseph Liesganig is recorded as male[12].
  • Joseph Liesganig's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Joseph Liesganig's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Liesganig[14].
  • Joseph Liesganig's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[15].
  • Joseph Liesganig's family name is recorded as Liesganig[16].
  • Joseph Liesganig's given name is recorded as Joseph[17].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[19].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch zur Geschichte der exacten Wissenschaften[20].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Nouvelle Biographie Générale[21].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Scriptores Provinciae Austriacae societatis Jesu[22].
  • Joseph Liesganig's described by source is recorded as Biographische und literarische Nachrichten von den Schriftstellern und Künstlern, welche in dem Herzogthume Steyermark geboren sind[23].
  • Joseph Liesganig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Liesganig's place of birth was Graz[2]. He was born on February 13, 1719[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. Among Joseph Liesganig's employers was University of Vienna[10].

Personal Life

Joseph Liesganig's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

Joseph Liesganig died on March 4, 1799[5]. He died in Lviv[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Liesganig has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Liesganig born?

Joseph Liesganig's place of birth was Graz[2].

Where did Joseph Liesganig die?

Joseph Liesganig passed away in Lviv[4].

What did Joseph Liesganig do for work?

Joseph Liesganig worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Liesganig, Joseph (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, mathematician
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Habsburg monarchy
    Instance of human
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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