Maurice Loewy

French astronomer (1833–1907)
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Maurice Loewy

Summary

Maurice Loewy is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1833[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 15, 1907[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Loewy's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Maurice Loewy passed away in Paris[4].
  • Maurice Loewy was born on April 15, 1833[3].
  • Maurice Loewy died on October 15, 1907[5].
  • Among Maurice Loewy's spouses was Mathilde Loewy[9].
  • Maurice Loewy held citizenship in Austrian Empire[10].
  • Maurice Loewy held citizenship in France[11].
  • Maurice Loewy worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Maurice Loewy worked as an astrophysicist[7].
  • Maurice Loewy's field of work was astronomy[12].
  • Maurice Loewy held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Maurice Loewy received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14].
  • Maurice Loewy was a member of French Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Maurice Loewy was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Maurice Loewy was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Maurice Loewy was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18].
  • Maurice Loewy is recorded as male[19].
  • Maurice Loewy's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Maurice Loewy is part of Maurice Loewy and Pierre Puiseux[21].
  • Maurice Loewy's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Loewy[22].
  • The cause of death was cardiac arrest[23].
  • Maurice Loewy's family name is recorded as Lœwy[24].
  • Maurice Loewy's given name is recorded as Maurice[25].
  • Maurice Loewy's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Maurice Loewy's partner in business or sport is recorded as Pierre Puiseux[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Loewy's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on April 15, 1833[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. Maurice Loewy's field of work was astronomy[12]. He held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[13].

Recognition

Maurice Loewy received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14].

Personal Life

Among Maurice Loewy's spouses was Mathilde Loewy[9].

Death and Burial

Maurice Loewy died on October 15, 1907[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[23].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maurice Loewy include Loewy[28], a lunar crater[29].

Why It Matters

Maurice Loewy has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Loewy[28], a lunar crater[29].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Loewy born?

Maurice Loewy's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Maurice Loewy die?

Maurice Loewy died in Paris[4].

Who was Maurice Loewy married to?

Maurice Loewy's spouses include Mathilde Loewy[9].

What did Maurice Loewy do for work?

Maurice Loewy worked as astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7].

What awards did Maurice Loewy receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Löwy, Moriz (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . French Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Löwy, Moriz (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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