Norman Lockyer

English scientist and astronomer (1836–1920)
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Norman Lockyer
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Norman Lockyer

Summary

Norman Lockyer is a human[1]. Born in Rugby[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1836[3]. He passed away in Salcombe Regis[4]. He died on August 16, 1920[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Norman Lockyer was born in Rugby[2].
  • Norman Lockyer passed away in Salcombe Regis[4].
  • Norman Lockyer passed away in Sidmouth[10].
  • Norman Lockyer was born on May 17, 1836[3].
  • Norman Lockyer died on August 16, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary and St Peter Churchyard[11].
  • Among Norman Lockyer's spouses was Thomazine Mary Browne[12].
  • A child of Norman Lockyer was William James Stewart Lockyer[13].
  • Norman Lockyer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Norman Lockyer worked as a physicist[6].
  • Norman Lockyer's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Norman Lockyer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Norman Lockyer was employed by Imperial College London[15].
  • Norman Lockyer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Norman Lockyer received the Rumford Medal[17].
  • Norman Lockyer received the Janssen Medal[18].
  • Norman Lockyer received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[19].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24].
  • Norman Lockyer was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25].
  • Norman Lockyer is recorded as male[26].
  • Norman Lockyer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Lockyer was born in Rugby[2]. He was born on May 17, 1836[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. Norman Lockyer was employed by Imperial College London[15]. He supervised Alfred Fowler as a doctoral student[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Rumford Medal[17], a science award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Janssen Medal[18], a science award[33], in France[34], founded in 1886[35]; and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[19], a science award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1775[38].

Personal Life

Norman Lockyer was married to Thomazine Mary Browne[12]. A child of him was William James Stewart Lockyer[13].

Death and Burial

Norman Lockyer died on August 16, 1920[5]. Recorded place of death include Salcombe Regis[4], a village[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Sidmouth[10], a town[41], in United Kingdom[42]. He is buried at St Mary and St Peter Churchyard[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Norman Lockyer include Lockyer[43], an impact crater[44].

Why It Matters

Norman Lockyer has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He is credited with the discovery of helium[46], a chemical element[47]. Entities named for him include Lockyer[43], an impact crater[44].

His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred Fowler[48], an astronomer[49], 1868–1940[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[52], specialised in astronomy[53].

FAQs

Where was Norman Lockyer born?

Norman Lockyer's place of birth was Rugby[2].

Where did Norman Lockyer die?

Norman Lockyer passed away in Salcombe Regis[4].

Who was Norman Lockyer married to?

Norman Lockyer's spouses include Thomazine Mary Browne[12].

What did Norman Lockyer do for work?

Norman Lockyer worked as physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Norman Lockyer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Rumford Medal[17], Janssen Medal[18], and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[19].

What did Norman Lockyer discover?

Norman Lockyer is credited as discoverer of helium[46].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Lockyer, Sir Joseph Norman. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . astro.umontreal.ca. Retrieved . astro.umontreal.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . doi.org. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . royalsociety.org. royalsociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [28] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Lockyer, Sir Joseph Norman. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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