Robert Stawell Ball

Summary

Robert Stawell Ball is a human^[1]. He was born in Dublin^[2]. He was born on July 1, 1840^[3]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4]. He died on November 25, 1913^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], university teacher^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Robert Stawell Ball's place of birth was Dublin^[2].
• Robert Stawell Ball died in Cambridge^[4].
• Robert Stawell Ball was born on July 1, 1840^[3].
• Robert Stawell Ball was born on January 1, 1840^[11].
• Robert Stawell Ball died on November 25, 1913^[5].
• Robert Stawell Ball died on January 1, 1913^[12].
• Robert Stawell Ball is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground^[13].
• Robert Stawell Ball's father was Robert Ball^[14].
• Robert Stawell Ball's mother was Amelia Gresley Hellicar^[15].
• Among Robert Stawell Ball's spouses was Frances Elizabeth Steele^[16].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was Frances Amelia Ball^[17].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was Robert Steele Ball^[18].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was William Valentine Ball^[19].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was Mary Agnetta Ball^[20].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was Charles Rowan Hamilton Ball^[21].
• A child of Robert Stawell Ball was Randal Gresley Ball^[22].
• Robert Stawell Ball held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[23].
• Robert Stawell Ball worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Robert Stawell Ball's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Robert Stawell Ball worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Robert Stawell Ball worked as a writer^[9].
• Robert Stawell Ball's field of work was astronomy^[24].
• Robert Stawell Ball held the position of Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry^[25].
• Robert Stawell Ball held the position of Royal Astronomer of Ireland^[26].
• Robert Stawell Ball held the position of President of the Royal Astronomical Society^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Stawell Ball was born in Dublin^[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 1, 1840^[3] and January 1, 1840^[11]. His father was Robert Ball^[14]. His mother was Amelia Gresley Hellicar^[15].

Education

Robert Stawell Ball was educated at Trinity College, Dublin^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], university teacher^[8], and writer^[9]. Robert Stawell Ball's field of work was astronomy^[24]. Employers include Royal College of Science for Ireland^[29], a university^[30], in Ireland^[31], founded in 1867^[32]; William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse^[33], an astronomer^[34], 1800–1867^[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[36], awarded the Knight of St. Patrick^[37], specialised in astronomy^[38]; Trinity College, Dublin^[39], a collegiate university^[40], in Ireland^[41], founded in 1592^[42], headquartered in Dublin^[43]; and University of Cambridge^[44], a collegiate university^[45], in United Kingdom^[46], founded in 1209^[47], headquartered in Cambridge^[48]. Positions held include Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry^[25], a chair^[49], in Kingdom of Great Britain^[50], founded in 1749^[51]; Royal Astronomer of Ireland^[26], an Astronomer Royal^[52]; President of the Royal Astronomical Society^[27], a position^[53], in United Kingdom^[54], founded in 1821^[55]; and chairperson^[56], a type of position^[57].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Experimental Mechanics^[58], A treatise on the theory of screws^[59], screw theory^[60], In starry realms^[61], and The Story of Heavens^[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[63] and Cunningham Medal^[64].

Personal Life

Robert Stawell Ball was married to Frances Elizabeth Steele^[16]. Children include Frances Amelia Ball^[17]; Robert Steele Ball^[18], 1869–1957^[65]; William Valentine Ball^[19], 1874–1960^[66]; Mary Agnetta Ball^[20], 1875–1962^[67]; Charles Rowan Hamilton Ball^[21], 1876–1964^[68]; and Randal Gresley Ball^[22], 1881–1934^[69].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 25, 1913^[5] and January 1, 1913^[12]. Robert Stawell Ball passed away in Cambridge^[4]. Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground^[13].

Why It Matters

Robert Stawell Ball ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[70] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[71]

He is credited with the discovery of NGC 397^[72], an elliptical galaxy^[73]; NGC 310^[74], a star^[75]; and NGC 400^[76], a star^[77].

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 passed away 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 astronomer^[6], mathematician^[7], university teacher^[8], and writer^[9].

Where did Robert Stawell Ball go to school?

Robert Stawell Ball was educated at Trinity College, Dublin^[28].

What awards did Robert Stawell Ball receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[63] and Cunningham Medal^[64].

What did Robert Stawell Ball discover?

Robert Stawell Ball is credited as discoverer of NGC 397^[72], NGC 310^[74], and NGC 400^[76].