Theodor von Oppolzer

Austrian astronomer and mathematician (1841-1886)
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Theodor von Oppolzer
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Theodor von Oppolzer

Summary

Theodor von Oppolzer is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on +1841-10-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on +1886-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and astronomer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Theodor von Oppolzer was born in Prague[2].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was born on +1841-10-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer died on +1886-12-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer's father was Johann Ritter von Oppolzer[10].
  • Among Theodor von Oppolzer's spouses was Coelestina Mautner von Markhof[11].
  • A child of Theodor von Oppolzer was Hilda von Oppolzer[12].
  • A child of Theodor von Oppolzer was Egon Oppolzer[13].
  • A child of Theodor von Oppolzer was Agathe Freiin von Distler[14].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer held citizenship in Austrian Empire[15].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer's field of work was astronomy[17].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer held the position of university teacher[18].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer held the position of chairperson[19].
  • Among Theodor von Oppolzer's employers was University of Vienna[20].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer's education included a stint at University of Vienna[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Theodor von Oppolzer is Canon of Eclipses[22].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Theodor von Oppolzer was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor von Oppolzer's place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on +1841-10-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Johann Ritter von Oppolzer[10].

Education

Theodor von Oppolzer's education included a stint at University of Vienna[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and astronomer[7]. Theodor von Oppolzer's field of work was astronomy[17]. Among his employers was University of Vienna[20]. Positions held include university teacher[18], an academic profession[28] and chairperson[19], a type of position[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theodor von Oppolzer is Canon of Eclipses[22]. Things named for him include Oppolzer[30], a lunar crater[31].

Personal Life

Theodor von Oppolzer was married to Coelestina Mautner von Markhof[11]. Children include Hilda von Oppolzer[12]; Egon Oppolzer[13], an astronomer[32], 1869–1907[33]; and Agathe Freiin von Distler[14].

Death and Burial

Theodor von Oppolzer died on +1886-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was epidemic typhus[34]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Theodor von Oppolzer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Canon of Eclipses[37], a written work[38], written by him[39]. Entities named for him include Oppolzer[30], a lunar crater[31].

FAQs

Where was Theodor von Oppolzer born?

Born in Prague[2], Theodor von Oppolzer…

Where did Theodor von Oppolzer die?

Theodor von Oppolzer passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Theodor von Oppolzer's parents?

Theodor von Oppolzer's father was Johann Ritter von Oppolzer[10].

Who was Theodor von Oppolzer married to?

Theodor von Oppolzer's spouses include Coelestina Mautner von Markhof[11].

What did Theodor von Oppolzer do for work?

Theodor von Oppolzer worked as mathematician[6] and astronomer[7].

Where did Theodor von Oppolzer go to school?

Theodor von Oppolzer was educated at University of Vienna[21].

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  23. [34] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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