Thomas Gwyn Elger

British astronomer (1836–1897)
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Thomas Gwyn Elger

Summary

Thomas Gwyn Elger is a human[1]. He was born in Bedford[2]. He was born on October 27, 1836[3]. He passed away in Bedford[4]. He died on January 8, 1897[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bedford[2], Thomas Gwyn Elger…
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger passed away in Bedford[4].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger was born on October 27, 1836[3].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger died on January 8, 1897[5].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger was educated at University College London[10].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's education included a stint at Bedford School[11].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger was a member of Royal Astronomical Society[12].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Gwyn Elger[15].
  • Thomas Gwyn Elger's given name is recorded as Thomas[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Gwyn Elger was born in Bedford[2]. He was born on October 27, 1836[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[10], a university college[17], in United Kingdom[18], founded in 1826[19], headquartered in UCL Main Building[20] and Bedford School[11], an independent school[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1908[23].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Gwyn Elger worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[9].

Death and Burial

Thomas Gwyn Elger died on January 8, 1897[5]. He passed away in Bedford[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Gwyn Elger include Elger[24], a lunar crater[25].

Why It Matters

Thomas Gwyn Elger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Entities named for him include Elger[24], a lunar crater[25].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Gwyn Elger born?

Thomas Gwyn Elger's place of birth was Bedford[2].

Where did Thomas Gwyn Elger die?

Thomas Gwyn Elger died in Bedford[4].

What did Thomas Gwyn Elger do for work?

Thomas Gwyn Elger worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Thomas Gwyn Elger go to school?

Thomas Gwyn Elger was educated at University College London[10] and Bedford School[11].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University College London, Bedford School
    Field of work astronomy
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