Karl Neumann

Baltic German astronomer (1839-1887)
Person human Q21643431
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Summary

Karl Neumann was born on January 1, 1839[1], in Jelgava[2]. He died on October 20, 1887[3], in Riva del Garda[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 18, 1839[7]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1887[8]
  • Father: Carl August Neumann[9]
  • Mother: Kassandra Neumann[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11]
  • Field of work: astronomy[12]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Neumann[15]
  • Given name: Karl[16]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Russian Biographical Dictionary[19], Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]

FAQs

Where was Karl Neumann born?

Karl Neumann's place of birth was Jelgava[2].

Where did Karl Neumann die?

Karl Neumann passed away in Riva del Garda[4].

Who were Karl Neumann's parents?

Karl Neumann's father was Carl August Neumann[9]. Karl Neumann's mother was Kassandra Neumann[10].

What did Karl Neumann do for work?

Karl Neumann worked as an astronomer[5].

Where did Karl Neumann go to school?

Karl Neumann was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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