Stephen Groombridge

British astronomer
Person human Q1348145
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Stephen Groombridge

Summary

Stephen Groombridge is a human[1]. Born in Kent[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1755[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 30, 1832[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Groombridge was born in Kent[2].
  • Stephen Groombridge passed away in London[4].
  • Stephen Groombridge was born on January 7, 1755[3].
  • Stephen Groombridge died on March 30, 1832[5].
  • Stephen Groombridge is buried at St Mary's Church, Goudhurst[8].
  • Stephen Groombridge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Stephen Groombridge worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Stephen Groombridge's field of work was astronomy[10].
  • Stephen Groombridge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
  • Stephen Groombridge was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • Stephen Groombridge is recorded as male[13].
  • Stephen Groombridge's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Stephen Groombridge's family name is recorded as Groombridge[15].
  • Stephen Groombridge's given name is recorded as Stephen[16].
  • Stephen Groombridge's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Stephen Groombridge's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Stephen Groombridge'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Stephen Groombridge's place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on January 7, 1755[3].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen Groombridge worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[10].

Recognition

Stephen Groombridge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

Death and Burial

Stephen Groombridge died on March 30, 1832[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Mary's Church, Goudhurst[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen Groombridge include Groombridge 1830[19], a high proper-motion star[20] and 5657 Groombridge[21], an asteroid[22].

Why It Matters

Stephen Groombridge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

Entities named for him include Groombridge 1830[19], a high proper-motion star[20] and 5657 Groombridge[21], an asteroid[22].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Groombridge born?

Stephen Groombridge's place of birth was Kent[2].

Where did Stephen Groombridge die?

Stephen Groombridge passed away in London[4].

What did Stephen Groombridge do for work?

Stephen Groombridge worked as astronomer[6].

What awards did Stephen Groombridge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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