Joseph Winlock
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Joseph Winlock
Summary
Joseph Winlock is a human[1]. He was born in Shelby County[2]. He was born on February 6, 1826[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on June 11, 1875[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Joseph Winlock was born in Shelby County[2].
- Joseph Winlock died in Cambridge[4].
- Joseph Winlock was born on February 6, 1826[3].
- Joseph Winlock died on June 11, 1875[5].
- Joseph Winlock is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].
- Joseph Winlock's father was Fielding Winlock[10].
- A child of Joseph Winlock was Anna Winlock[11].
- A child of Joseph Winlock was William Crawford Winlock[12].
- Joseph Winlock held citizenship in United States[13].
- Joseph Winlock worked as an astronomer[6].
- Joseph Winlock worked as a mathematician[7].
- Joseph Winlock held the position of director[14].
- Among Joseph Winlock's employers was Harvard University[15].
- Among Joseph Winlock's employers was United States Naval Academy[16].
- Joseph Winlock was employed by American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac[17].
- Joseph Winlock was employed by American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac[18].
- Among Joseph Winlock's employers was Shelby Academy[19].
- Joseph Winlock's education included a stint at Shelby Academy[20].
- Joseph Winlock received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Joseph Winlock was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
- Joseph Winlock was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Joseph Winlock is recorded as male[24].
- Joseph Winlock's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Joseph Winlock's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Winlock (astronomer)[26].
- Joseph Winlock's family name is recorded as Winlock[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Joseph Winlock's place of birth was Shelby County[2]. He was born on February 6, 1826[3]. His father was Fielding Winlock[10].
Education
Joseph Winlock was educated at Shelby Academy[20]. He studied under Benjamin Peirce[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. Employers include Harvard University[15], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32]; United States Naval Academy[16], a naval academy[33], in United States[34], founded in 1845[35], headquartered in Naval Academy[36]; American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac[17], a periodical[37], in United States[38]; and Shelby Academy[19]. Joseph Winlock held the position of director[14].
Recognition
Joseph Winlock received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
Personal Life
Children include Anna Winlock[11], an astronomer[39], 1857–1904[40], of United States[41], specialised in astronomy[42] and William Crawford Winlock[12], an astronomer[43], 1859–1896[44].
Death and Burial
Joseph Winlock died on June 11, 1875[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Winlock include Winlock[45], a lunar crater[46].
Why It Matters
Joseph Winlock has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
He is credited with the discovery of NGC 5872[47], a galaxy[48]. Entities named for him include Winlock[45], a lunar crater[46].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Winlock born?
Joseph Winlock's place of birth was Shelby County[2].
Where did Joseph Winlock die?
Joseph Winlock passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were Joseph Winlock's parents?
Joseph Winlock's father was Fielding Winlock[10].
What did Joseph Winlock do for work?
Joseph Winlock worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].
Where did Joseph Winlock go to school?
Joseph Winlock was educated at Shelby Academy[20].
What awards did Joseph Winlock receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
What did Joseph Winlock discover?
Joseph Winlock is credited as discoverer of NGC 5872[47].