Luigi Carnera

Italian astronomer (1875-1962)
Person human Q542649
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Summary

Luigi Carnera is a human[1]. Born in Trieste[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1875[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on July 30, 1962[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Luigi Carnera's place of birth was Trieste[2].
  • Luigi Carnera passed away in Florence[4].
  • Luigi Carnera was born on April 14, 1875[3].
  • Luigi Carnera was born on 1875[9].
  • Luigi Carnera died on July 30, 1962[5].
  • Luigi Carnera died on 1962[10].
  • Luigi Carnera held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Luigi Carnera held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Luigi Carnera's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Luigi Carnera worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Luigi Carnera's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Luigi Carnera's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • Luigi Carnera's field of work was astronomical observatory[15].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of director[16].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of director[17].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of director[18].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of director[19].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of Gresham Professor of Astronomy[20].
  • Luigi Carnera held the position of Gresham Professor of Astronomy[21].
  • Among Luigi Carnera's employers was Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory[22].
  • Luigi Carnera was educated at Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Scienze[23].
  • Luigi Carnera was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24].
  • Luigi Carnera was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25].
  • Luigi Carnera was a member of Royal Academy of Italy[26].
  • Luigi Carnera is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trieste[2], Luigi Carnera… Recorded date of birth include April 14, 1875[3] and 1875[9].

Education

Luigi Carnera's education included a stint at Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Scienze[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. Fields of work include astronomy[13], a branch of science[28]; mathematics[14], an academic discipline[29]; and astronomical observatory[15]. Among Luigi Carnera's employers was Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory[22]. Positions held include director[16], a profession[30]; Gresham Professor of Astronomy[20], a chair[31]; and deputy chairperson[32], a corporate title[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 30, 1962[5] and 1962[10]. Luigi Carnera passed away in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Luigi Carnera has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of 466 Tisiphone[35], an asteroid[36]; 476 Hedwig[37], an asteroid[38]; 485 Genua[39], an asteroid[40]; 486 Cremona[41], an asteroid[42]; 472 Roma[43], an asteroid[44]; and 808 Merxia[45], an asteroid[46].

FAQs

Where was Luigi Carnera born?

Born in Trieste[2].

Where did Luigi Carnera die?

Luigi Carnera passed away in Florence[4].

What did Luigi Carnera do for work?

Luigi Carnera worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

Where did Luigi Carnera go to school?

Luigi Carnera was educated at Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Scienze[23].

What did Luigi Carnera discover?

Luigi Carnera is credited as discoverer of 466 Tisiphone[35], 476 Hedwig[37], 485 Genua[39], and 486 Cremona[41].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . Q137861295. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] ↑ . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] ↑ . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship → Italy, Kingdom of Italy
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