Lewis A. Swift

Summary

Lewis A. Swift is a human^[1]. Born in Clarkson^[2], he… he was born on February 29, 1820^[3]. He passed away in Marathon^[4]. He died on January 5, 1913^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6] and meteorological observer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Lewis A. Swift's place of birth was Clarkson^[2].
• Lewis A. Swift died in Marathon^[4].
• Lewis A. Swift was born on February 29, 1820^[3].
• Lewis A. Swift died on January 5, 1913^[5].
• Burial took place at Marathon Cemetery^[9].
• Lewis A. Swift held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Lewis A. Swift worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Lewis A. Swift worked as a meteorological observer^[7].
• Lewis A. Swift's field of work was astronomy^[11].
• Lewis A. Swift's education included a stint at University of Rochester^[12].
• Lewis A. Swift received the Lalande Prize^[13].
• Lewis A. Swift received the Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[14].
• Lewis A. Swift is recorded as male^[15].
• Lewis A. Swift's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Lewis A. Swift's Commons category is recorded as Lewis A. Swift^[17].
• Lewis A. Swift's family name is recorded as Swift^[18].
• Lewis A. Swift's given name is recorded as Luis^[19].
• Lewis A. Swift's work location is recorded as Marathon^[20].
• Lewis A. Swift's affiliation is recorded as Smithsonian Meteorological Project^[21].
• Lewis A. Swift's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lewis A. Swift'}^[22].
• Lewis A. Swift's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Meteorological Project^[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Clarkson^[2], Lewis A. Swift… he was born on February 29, 1820^[3].

Education

Lewis A. Swift was educated at University of Rochester^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6] and meteorological observer^[7]. Lewis A. Swift's field of work was astronomy^[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Lalande Prize^[13], a science award^[24], in France^[25], founded in 1802^[26] and Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[14], a science award^[27], in United Kingdom^[28], founded in 1897^[29].

Death and Burial

Lewis A. Swift died on January 5, 1913^[5]. He passed away in Marathon^[4]. He is buried at Marathon Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Lewis A. Swift ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

He is credited with the discovery of Comet Swift–Tuttle^[32], a Halley-type comet^[33]; IC 289^[34], a planetary nebula^[35]; NGC 1360^[36], a planetary nebula^[37]; NGC 1233^[38], a galaxy^[39]; NGC 6061^[40], a quasar^[41]; and 64P/Swift–Gehrels^[42], a periodic comet^[43].

FAQs

Where was Lewis A. Swift born?

Born in Clarkson^[2], Lewis A. Swift…

Where did Lewis A. Swift die?

Lewis A. Swift died in Marathon^[4].

What did Lewis A. Swift do for work?

Lewis A. Swift worked as astronomer^[6] and meteorological observer^[7].

Where did Lewis A. Swift go to school?

Lewis A. Swift was educated at University of Rochester^[12].

What awards did Lewis A. Swift receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize^[13] and Jackson-Gwilt Medal^[14].

What did Lewis A. Swift discover?

Lewis A. Swift is credited as discoverer of Comet Swift–Tuttle^[32], IC 289^[34], NGC 1360^[36], and NGC 1233^[38].