William Lassell
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Summary
William Lassell is a human[1]. Born in Bolton[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1799[3]. He passed away in Maidenhead[4]. He died on October 5, 1880[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physicist[7], and merchant[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- William Lassell was born in Bolton[2].
- William Lassell passed away in Maidenhead[4].
- William Lassell was born on June 18, 1799[3].
- William Lassell died on October 5, 1880[5].
- William Lassell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
- William Lassell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
- William Lassell held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- William Lassell worked as an astronomer[6].
- William Lassell worked as a physicist[7].
- William Lassell's professions included merchant[8].
- William Lassell's field of work was astronomy[13].
- William Lassell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
- William Lassell received the Royal Medal[15].
- William Lassell received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16].
- William Lassell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].
- William Lassell was a member of Royal Society[18].
- William Lassell is recorded as male[19].
- William Lassell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- William Lassell's Commons category is recorded as William Lassell[21].
- William Lassell's residence is recorded as Liverpool[22].
- William Lassell's family name is recorded as Lassell[23].
- William Lassell's given name is recorded as William[24].
- William Lassell's topic's main category is recorded as Category:William Lassell[25].
- William Lassell's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
- William Lassell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].
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Origins and Family
William Lassell was born in Bolton[2]. He was born on June 18, 1799[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physicist[7], and merchant[8]. William Lassell's field of work was astronomy[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Royal Medal[15], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1826[32]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1824[35]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].
Death and Burial
William Lassell died on October 5, 1880[5]. He died in Maidenhead[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Lassell include Lassell[38] and Mount Lassell[39].
Why It Matters
William Lassell has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He is credited with the discovery of Triton[41], a moon of Neptune[42]; Hyperion[43], a moon of Saturn[44]; Umbriel[45], a moon of Uranus[46]; Ariel[47], a moon of Uranus[48]; NGC 3121[49], an elliptical galaxy[50]; and NGC 7489[51], a galaxy[52]. Entities named for him include Lassell[38] and Mount Lassell[39].
FAQs
Where was William Lassell born?
Born in Bolton[2].
Where did William Lassell die?
William Lassell passed away in Maidenhead[4].
What did William Lassell do for work?
William Lassell worked as astronomer[6], physicist[7], and merchant[8].
What awards did William Lassell receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Royal Medal[15], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].
What did William Lassell discover?
William Lassell is credited as discoverer of Triton[41], Hyperion[43], Umbriel[45], and Ariel[47].