Robert Stawell Ball
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Summary
Robert Stawell Ball was born on July 1, 1840[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on November 25, 1913[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1840[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1913[12]
- Place of burial: Ascension Parish Burial Ground[13]
- Father: Robert Ball[14]
- Mother: Amelia Gresley Hellicar[15]
- Spouse: Frances Elizabeth Steele[16]
- Child: Frances Amelia Ball[17], Robert Steele Ball[18], William Valentine Ball[19], Mary Agnetta Ball[20], Charles Rowan Hamilton Ball[21], Randal Gresley Ball[22]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23]
- Field of work: astronomy[24]
- Position held: Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry[25], Royal Astronomer of Ireland[26], President of the Royal Astronomical Society[27], chairperson[28]
- Employer: Royal College of Science for Ireland[29], William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[30], Trinity College, Dublin[31], University of Cambridge[32]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[33]
- Notable work: Experimental Mechanics[34], A treatise on the theory of screws[35], screw theory[36], In starry realms[37], The Story of Heavens[38]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[39], Cunningham Medal[40]
- Member of: Royal Society[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Commons category: Robert Stawell Ball[43]
- Family name: Ball[44]
- Given name: Robert[45]
- Work location: Dublin[46], Cambridge[47]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[48]
Why It Matters
Robert Stawell Ball has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of NGC 310[51], a star[52]; NGC 397[53], an elliptical galaxy[54]; and NGC 400[55], a star[56].
FAQs
Where was Robert Stawell Ball born?
Robert Stawell Ball's place of birth was Dublin[2].
Where did Robert Stawell Ball die?
Robert Stawell Ball died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Robert Stawell Ball's parents?
Robert Stawell Ball's father was Robert Ball[14]. Robert Stawell Ball's mother was Amelia Gresley Hellicar[15].
Who was Robert Stawell Ball married to?
Robert Stawell Ball's spouses include Frances Elizabeth Steele[16].
What did Robert Stawell Ball do for work?
Robert Stawell Ball worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and photographer[9].
Where did Robert Stawell Ball go to school?
Robert Stawell Ball was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[33].
What awards did Robert Stawell Ball receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[39] and Cunningham Medal[40].
What did Robert Stawell Ball discover?
Robert Stawell Ball is credited as discoverer of NGC 310[51], NGC 397[53], and NGC 400[55].