Karl Friedrich Knorre

Baltic German astronomer (1801-1883)
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Karl Friedrich Knorre

Summary

Karl Friedrich Knorre is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on March 28, 1801[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on August 29, 1883[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's place of birth was Tartu[2].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre died in Berlin[4].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre was born on March 28, 1801[3].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre died on August 29, 1883[5].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's father was Ernst Christoph Friedrich Knorre[8].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's mother was Sophie Knorre[9].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre was married to Emilie Sophie Charlotte von Knorre[10].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre was married to Elisabeth Catharina von Knorre[11].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre was married to Dorothea von Knorre[12].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Viktor Knorre[13].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Eugen Karl von Knorre[14].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Theodor von Knorre[15].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Georg Carl von Knorre[16].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Alexander von Knorre[17].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Knorre was Woldemar Knorre[18].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's field of work was astronomy[20].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[21].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's family name is recorded as Knorre[25].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's given name is recorded as Karl Friedrich[26].
  • Karl Friedrich Knorre's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tartu[2], Karl Friedrich Knorre… he was born on March 28, 1801[3]. His father was Ernst Christoph Friedrich Knorre[8]. His mother was Sophie Knorre[9].

Education

Karl Friedrich Knorre was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[21].

Career and Affiliations

Karl Friedrich Knorre worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emilie Sophie Charlotte von Knorre[10], Elisabeth Catharina von Knorre[11], and Dorothea von Knorre[12]. Children include Viktor Knorre[13], an astronomer[28], 1840–1919[29], of Russian Empire[30], specialised in astronomy[31]; Eugen Karl von Knorre[14], an engineer[32], 1848–1917[33], of Russian Empire[34]; Theodor von Knorre[15], an architect[35], 1831–1911[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[38]; Georg Carl von Knorre[16], a chemist[39], 1859–1910[40]; Alexander von Knorre[17], a farmer[41], 1836–1919[42]; and Woldemar Knorre[18].

Death and Burial

Karl Friedrich Knorre died on August 29, 1883[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Friedrich Knorre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Karl Friedrich Knorre born?

Karl Friedrich Knorre's place of birth was Tartu[2].

Where did Karl Friedrich Knorre die?

Karl Friedrich Knorre passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Karl Friedrich Knorre's parents?

Karl Friedrich Knorre's father was Ernst Christoph Friedrich Knorre[8]. Karl Friedrich Knorre's mother was Sophie Knorre[9].

Who was Karl Friedrich Knorre married to?

Karl Friedrich Knorre's spouses include Emilie Sophie Charlotte von Knorre[10], Elisabeth Catharina von Knorre[11], and Dorothea von Knorre[12].

What did Karl Friedrich Knorre do for work?

Karl Friedrich Knorre worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Karl Friedrich Knorre go to school?

Karl Friedrich Knorre was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[21].

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  1. [2] . Q24442445. wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . Q25866167. wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Berlin
    Child Viktor Knorre, Eugen Karl von Knorre, Theodor von Knorre +3
    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Mathematics
    Instance of human
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