Paul Götz

German astronomer (1883–1962)
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Paul Götz

Summary

Paul Götz is a human[1]. He was born in Heidelberg[2]. He was born on +1883-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Paul Götz was born in Heidelberg[2].
  • Paul Götz was born on +1883-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Götz died on +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Paul Götz held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Paul Götz worked as an astronomer[5].
  • Paul Götz's field of work was astronomy[8].
  • Among Paul Götz's employers was Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory[9].
  • Paul Götz was educated at Heidelberg University[10].
  • Paul Götz's doctoral advisor was Max Wolf[11].
  • Paul Götz is recorded as male[12].
  • Paul Götz's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Paul Götz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000022179241[14].
  • Paul Götz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 113151776791218010987[15].
  • Paul Götz's GND ID is recorded as 1063212529[16].
  • Paul Götz's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12370983d[17].
  • Paul Götz's Mathematics Genealogy Project ID is recorded as 157806[18].
  • Paul Götz's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02xb9z[19].
  • Paul Götz's family name is recorded as Götz[20].
  • Paul Götz's given name is recorded as Paul[21].
  • Paul Götz's topic's main category is recorded as Q18014235[22].
  • Paul Götz's CONOR.SI ID is recorded as 199226723[23].
  • Paul Götz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Paul Götz's NLP ID is recorded as a0000003718240[25].
  • Paul Götz's different from is recorded as Paul Götz[26].
  • Paul Götz's Prabook ID is recorded as 2177261[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Heidelberg[2], Paul Götz… he was born on +1883-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Paul Götz's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[10]. His doctoral advisor was Max Wolf[11].

Career and Affiliations

Paul Götz's professions included astronomer[5]. His field of work was astronomy[8]. Among his employers was Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory[9].

Death and Burial

Paul Götz died on +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Götz include 2278 Götz[28], an asteroid[29].

Why It Matters

Paul Götz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He is credited with the discovery of 568 Cheruskia[32], an asteroid[33]; 566 Stereoskopia[34], an asteroid[35]; 572 Rebekka[36], an asteroid[37]; 543 Charlotte[38], an asteroid[39]; 567 Eleutheria[40], an asteroid[41]; and 544 Jetta[42], an asteroid[43]. Entities named for him include 2278 Götz[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Paul Götz born?

Paul Götz's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].

What did Paul Götz do for work?

Paul Götz worked as astronomer[5].

Where did Paul Götz go to school?

Paul Götz was educated at Heidelberg University[10].

What did Paul Götz discover?

Paul Götz is credited as discoverer of 568 Cheruskia[32], 566 Stereoskopia[34], 572 Rebekka[36], and 543 Charlotte[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . books.ub.uni-heidelberg.de. books.ub.uni-heidelberg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work astronomy
    Topic's main category Q18014235
    Date of death +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z
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