Arthur Hoag

American astronomer (1921–1999)
Person human Q2306163
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Arthur Hoag

Summary

Arthur Hoag is a human[1]. Born in Ann Arbor[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1921[3]. He passed away in Tucson[4]. He died on July 17, 1999[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Hoag was born in Ann Arbor[2].
  • Arthur Hoag passed away in Tucson[4].
  • Arthur Hoag was born on January 28, 1921[3].
  • Arthur Hoag died on July 17, 1999[5].
  • Arthur Hoag held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Arthur Hoag's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Arthur Hoag was educated at Harvard University[9].
  • Arthur Hoag is recorded as male[10].
  • Arthur Hoag's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Arthur Hoag's family name is recorded as Hoag[12].
  • Arthur Hoag's given name is recorded as Arthur[13].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Hoag was born in Ann Arbor[2]. He was born on January 28, 1921[3].

Education

Arthur Hoag's education included a stint at Harvard University[9].

Career and Affiliations

Arthur Hoag worked as an astronomer[6].

Death and Burial

Arthur Hoag died on July 17, 1999[5]. He died in Tucson[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Hoag include Hoag's Object[14], a ring galaxy[15].

Why It Matters

Arthur Hoag has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

He is credited with the discovery of Hoag's Object[17], a ring galaxy[18]. Entities named for him include Hoag's Object[14], a ring galaxy[15].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Hoag born?

Arthur Hoag's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2].

Where did Arthur Hoag die?

Arthur Hoag died in Tucson[4].

What did Arthur Hoag do for work?

Arthur Hoag worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Arthur Hoag go to school?

Arthur Hoag was educated at Harvard University[9].

What did Arthur Hoag discover?

Arthur Hoag is credited as discoverer of Hoag's Object[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [17] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [14] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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