Robert Raynolds McMath

American astronomer (1891–1962)
Person human Q7349187
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Robert Raynolds McMath

Summary

Robert Raynolds McMath is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on May 11, 1891[3]. He died in Bloomfield Hills[4]. He died on January 2, 1962[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Raynolds McMath was born in Detroit[2].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath died in Bloomfield Hills[4].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath was born on May 11, 1891[3].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath died on January 2, 1962[5].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's field of work was astronomy[10].
  • Among Robert Raynolds McMath's employers was University of Michigan[11].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath received the John Price Wetherill Medal[12].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath was a member of National Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath was a member of American Philosophical Society[14].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath is recorded as male[15].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's Commons category is recorded as Robert Raynolds McMath[17].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's family name is recorded as McMath[18].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's given name is recorded as Robert[19].
  • Robert Raynolds McMath's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Raynolds McMath's place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on May 11, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and businessperson[7]. Robert Raynolds McMath's field of work was astronomy[10]. He was employed by University of Michigan[11].

Recognition

Robert Raynolds McMath received the John Price Wetherill Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Robert Raynolds McMath died on January 2, 1962[5]. He passed away in Bloomfield Hills[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Raynolds McMath include McMath–Pierce Solar Telescope[21], a reflecting telescope[22], in United States[23].

Why It Matters

Robert Raynolds McMath ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

Entities named for him include McMath–Pierce Solar Telescope[21], a reflecting telescope[22], in United States[23].

FAQs

Where was Robert Raynolds McMath born?

Born in Detroit[2], Robert Raynolds McMath…

Where did Robert Raynolds McMath die?

Robert Raynolds McMath passed away in Bloomfield Hills[4].

What did Robert Raynolds McMath do for work?

Robert Raynolds McMath worked as astronomer[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did Robert Raynolds McMath receive?

Honors received include John Price Wetherill Medal[12].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . 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. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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