Robert Burnham, Jr.

American astronomer (1931–1993)
Person human Q971844
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Robert Burnham, Jr.

Summary

Robert Burnham, Jr. is a human[1]. Robert Burnham, Jr.'s place of birth was Chicago[2]. Robert Burnham, Jr. was born on June 16, 1931[3]. Robert Burnham, Jr. died in San Diego[4]. Robert Burnham, Jr. died on March 20, 1993[5]. Robert Burnham, Jr. worked as an astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7]. Robert Burnham, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Burnham, Jr. was born in Chicago[2].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. died in San Diego[4].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. was born on June 16, 1931[3].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. died on March 20, 1993[5].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr.'s professions included astronomer[6].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. worked as a discoverer of asteroids[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Burnham, Jr. is Burnham's Celestial Handbook[11].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr. is recorded as male[12].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Burnham[14].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Robert[15].
  • Robert Burnham, Jr.'s different from is recorded as Robert Burnham[16].

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Origins and Family

Robert Burnham, Jr.'s place of birth was Chicago[2]. Robert Burnham, Jr. was born on June 16, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Burnham, Jr. is Burnham's Celestial Handbook[11]. Things named for Robert Burnham, Jr. include 3467 Bernheim[17], an asteroid[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Burnham, Jr. died on March 20, 1993[5]. Robert Burnham, Jr. died in San Diego[4]. Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Burnham, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] Robert Burnham, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] Robert Burnham, Jr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Entities named for Robert Burnham, Jr. include 3467 Bernheim[17], an asteroid[18].

FAQs

Where was Robert Burnham, Jr. born?

Born in Chicago[2], Robert Burnham, Jr.…

Where did Robert Burnham, Jr. die?

Robert Burnham, Jr. died in San Diego[4].

What did Robert Burnham, Jr. do for work?

Robert Burnham, Jr. worked as astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [17] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . 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. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation astronomer, discoverer of asteroids
    Instance of human
    Family name Burnham
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