Karl Ludwig Harding

German astronomer (1765-1834)
Person human Q77052
Karl Ludwig Harding
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Karl Ludwig Harding

Summary

Karl Ludwig Harding is a human[1]. Born in Lauenburg/Elbe[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1765[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on August 31, 1834[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lauenburg/Elbe[2], Karl Ludwig Harding…
  • Karl Ludwig Harding passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding was born on September 29, 1765[3].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding died on August 31, 1834[5].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's father was Carl Ludwig Harding[10].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding held citizenship in Electorate of Hanover[11].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[12].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding worked as a discoverer of asteroids[8].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding was employed by University of Göttingen[14].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding received the Lalande Prize[17].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding is recorded as male[20].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's Commons category is recorded as Karl Ludwig Harding[22].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's family name is recorded as Harding[23].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's given name is recorded as Karl[24].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's given name is recorded as Ludwig[25].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's work location is recorded as Lilienthal[26].
  • Karl Ludwig Harding's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 10th volume[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lauenburg/Elbe[2], Karl Ludwig Harding… he was born on September 29, 1765[3]. His father was Carl Ludwig Harding[10].

Education

Karl Ludwig Harding's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8]. Karl Ludwig Harding's field of work was astronomy[13]. He was employed by University of Göttingen[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Lalande Prize[17], a science award[30], in France[31], founded in 1802[32].

Death and Burial

Karl Ludwig Harding died on August 31, 1834[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Ludwig Harding include Harding[33], an impact crater[34].

Why It Matters

Karl Ludwig Harding ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Helix Nebula[37], a planetary nebula[38] and 3 Juno[39], an asteroid[40]. Entities named for him include Harding[33], an impact crater[34].

FAQs

Where was Karl Ludwig Harding born?

Karl Ludwig Harding was born in Lauenburg/Elbe[2].

Where did Karl Ludwig Harding die?

Karl Ludwig Harding died in Göttingen[4].

Who were Karl Ludwig Harding's parents?

Karl Ludwig Harding's father was Carl Ludwig Harding[10].

What did Karl Ludwig Harding do for work?

Karl Ludwig Harding worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and discoverer of asteroids[8].

Where did Karl Ludwig Harding go to school?

Karl Ludwig Harding was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Karl Ludwig Harding receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16] and Lalande Prize[17].

What did Karl Ludwig Harding discover?

Karl Ludwig Harding is credited as discoverer of Helix Nebula[37] and 3 Juno[39].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . 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. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 10th volume, Neue Deutsche Biographie, New International Encyclopedia +6
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    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society, Lalande Prize
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