Luigi Carnera

Italian astronomer (1875-1962)
Person human Q542649
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Luigi Carnera

Summary

Luigi Carnera is a human[1]. Born in Trieste[2], he… he was born on +1875-04-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on +1962-07-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Luigi Carnera's place of birth was Trieste[2].
  • Luigi Carnera passed away in Florence[4].
  • Luigi Carnera was born on +1875-04-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Luigi Carnera was born on +1875-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Luigi Carnera died on +1962-07-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Luigi Carnera died on +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as Luigi Carnera.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trieste[2], Luigi Carnera… Recorded date of birth include +1875-04-14T00:00:00Z[3] and +1875-00-00T00:00:00Z[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 +1962-07-30T00:00:00Z[5] and +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. Luigi Carnera passed away in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Luigi Carnera ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of 485 Genua[36], an asteroid[37]; 476 Hedwig[38], an asteroid[39]; 466 Tisiphone[40], an asteroid[41]; 486 Cremona[42], an asteroid[43]; 487 Venetia[44], an asteroid[45]; and 472 Roma[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Luigi Carnera born?

Born in Trieste[2], Luigi Carnera…

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 485 Genua[36], 476 Hedwig[38], 466 Tisiphone[40], and 486 Cremona[42].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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