Arthur Eddington
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Arthur Eddington was born on December 28, 1882, in Kendal [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], and died on November 22, 1944, in Cambridge [12][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][13][9][10][11]. A citizen of the United Kingdom , he was the son of Arthur Henry Eddington and Sarah Ann Shout [14][14]. Eddington studied at Trinity College, Victoria University of Manchester, and the University of Cambridge [15][16].
He worked at the University of Cambridge from 1912 to 1944, the Cambridge Observatory from 1914 to 1944, and the Royal Observatory from 1906 to 1912 . Specializing in astrophysics , Eddington was influenced by Horace Lamb . His career included holding a professorship , and he received numerous awards, including the Fellow of the Royal Society, Prix Jules Janssen, Royal Medal, Bruce Medal, Henry Draper Medal, and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society [2][17][18].
Eddington is renowned for his contributions to general relativity, the Eddington luminosity, the Eddington number, the arrow of time, the Eddington experiment, and the Κ mechanism . He was buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground [4].
Arthur Eddington
Summary
Arthur Eddington is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on December 28, 1882[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 22, 1944[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], philosopher[8], physicist[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,112 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Arthur Eddington was born in Kendal[2].
- Arthur Eddington died in Cambridge[4].
- Arthur Eddington was born on December 28, 1882[3].
- Arthur Eddington died on November 22, 1944[5].
- Arthur Eddington is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
- Arthur Eddington's father was Arthur Henry Eddington[13].
- Arthur Eddington's mother was Sarah Ann Shout[14].
- Arthur Eddington held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Arthur Eddington worked as an astronomer[6].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included astrophysicist[7].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included philosopher[8].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included physicist[9].
- Arthur Eddington's professions included mathematician[10].
- Arthur Eddington's field of work was astrophysics[16].
- Arthur Eddington held the position of professor[17].
- Arthur Eddington was employed by University of Cambridge[18].
- Among Arthur Eddington's employers was Cambridge Observatory[19].
- Arthur Eddington was employed by Royal Observatory[20].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at Trinity College[21].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[22].
- Arthur Eddington was educated at University of Cambridge[23].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was Alfred North Whitehead[24].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was E. T. Whittaker[25].
- Arthur Eddington's doctoral advisor was Ernest Barnes[26].
- Arthur Eddington received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Arthur Eddington's place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on December 28, 1882[3]. His father was Arthur Henry Eddington[13]. His mother was Sarah Ann Shout[14].
Education
Educated at Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1546[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36]; Victoria University of Manchester[22], a university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1851[39], headquartered in Manchester[40]; and University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1209[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44]. Doctoral advisors include Alfred North Whitehead[24], E. T. Whittaker[25], and Ernest Barnes[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], philosopher[8], physicist[9], and mathematician[10]. Arthur Eddington's field of work was astrophysics[16]. Employers include University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1209[47], headquartered in Cambridge[48]; Cambridge Observatory[19], a university observatory[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1823[51]; and Royal Observatory[20], an astronomical observatory[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1675[54]. He held the position of professor[17]. Doctoral students include Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar[55], Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin[56], Hermann Bondi[57], Leslie Comrie[58], Max Krook[59], and George Cunliffe McVittie[60].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; Prix Jules Janssen[63], a science award[64], in France[65], founded in 1897[66]; Royal Medal[67], a science award[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1826[70]; Bruce Medal[71], an award[72], in United States[73], founded in 1898[74]; Henry Draper Medal[75], a physics award[76], in United States[77], founded in 1886[78]; and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[79], a science award[80], in United Kingdom[81], founded in 1824[82].
Death and Burial
Arthur Eddington died on November 22, 1944[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Arthur Eddington include Eddington luminosity[83], Eddington number[84], Eddington Medal[85], and Eddington[86].
Why It Matters
Arthur Eddington ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,112 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]
He has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[89], a solicitor[90], 1878–1941[91], of United Kingdom[92].
Entities named for him include Eddington luminosity[83], Eddington number[84], Eddington Medal[85], and Eddington[86].
His notable doctoral advisees include Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar[93], a mathematician[94], 1910–1995[95], of United States[96], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[97], specialised in astrophysics[98]; Cecilia Helena Payne Gaposchkin[99], an astronomer[100], 1900–1979[101], of United Kingdom[102], awarded the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[103], specialised in astronomy[104]; Hermann Bondi[105], a mathematician[106], 1919–2005[107], of United Kingdom[108], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[109]; Leslie Comrie[110], an astronomer[111], 1893–1950[112], of New Zealand[113], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[114]; and Roderick Oliver Redman[115].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Eddington born?
Arthur Eddington's place of birth was Kendal[2].
Where did Arthur Eddington die?
Arthur Eddington died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Arthur Eddington's parents?
Arthur Eddington's father was Arthur Henry Eddington[13]. Arthur Eddington's mother was Sarah Ann Shout[14].
What did Arthur Eddington do for work?
Arthur Eddington worked as astronomer[6], astrophysicist[7], philosopher[8], physicist[9], and mathematician[10].
Where did Arthur Eddington go to school?
Arthur Eddington was educated at Trinity College[21], Victoria University of Manchester[22], and University of Cambridge[23].
What awards did Arthur Eddington receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Prix Jules Janssen[63], Royal Medal[67], and Bruce Medal[71].
Who did Arthur Eddington influence?
Arthur Eddington has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[89].