Joseph Rheden

Austrian astronomer and photographer (1873-1946)
Person human Q114400
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Joseph Rheden

Summary

Joseph Rheden is a human[1]. Born in Amlach[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1873[3]. He passed away in Lienz[4]. He died on August 6, 1946[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amlach[2], Joseph Rheden…
  • Joseph Rheden died in Lienz[4].
  • Joseph Rheden was born on April 5, 1873[3].
  • Joseph Rheden was born on 1873[10].
  • Joseph Rheden died on August 6, 1946[5].
  • Joseph Rheden died on 1946[11].
  • Joseph Rheden held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Joseph Rheden's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Joseph Rheden's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Joseph Rheden's professions included photographer[8].
  • Joseph Rheden's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Joseph Rheden's field of work was astrophotography[14].
  • Joseph Rheden was employed by Vienna Observatory[15].
  • Joseph Rheden was educated at University of Vienna[16].
  • Joseph Rheden is recorded as male[17].
  • Joseph Rheden's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Joseph Rheden's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Rheden[19].
  • Joseph Rheden's family name is recorded as Rheden[20].
  • Joseph Rheden's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
  • Joseph Rheden's given name is recorded as Josef[22].
  • Joseph Rheden's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Joseph Rheden's Commons Creator page is recorded as Joseph Rheden[24].
  • Joseph Rheden's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Joseph Rheden'}[25].
  • Joseph Rheden's start of work period is recorded as 1898[26].
  • Joseph Rheden's end of work period is recorded as 1946[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Rheden was born in Amlach[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 5, 1873[3] and 1873[10].

Education

Joseph Rheden's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and photographer[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[13], a branch of science[28] and astrophotography[14], a photography genre[29]. Joseph Rheden was employed by Vienna Observatory[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 6, 1946[5] and 1946[11]. Joseph Rheden died in Lienz[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Rheden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He is credited with the discovery of 771 Libera[32], an asteroid[33]; 844 Leontina[34], an asteroid[35]; and 744 Aguntina[36], an asteroid[37].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Rheden born?

Joseph Rheden's place of birth was Amlach[2].

Where did Joseph Rheden die?

Joseph Rheden died in Lienz[4].

What did Joseph Rheden do for work?

Joseph Rheden worked as astronomer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and photographer[8].

Where did Joseph Rheden go to school?

Joseph Rheden was educated at University of Vienna[16].

What did Joseph Rheden discover?

Joseph Rheden is credited as discoverer of 771 Libera[32], 844 Leontina[34], and 744 Aguntina[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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