Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier
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Summary
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier was born on April 1, 1862[1], in Östersunds församling[2]. He died on November 5, 1934[3], in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], statistician[6], and botanist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Northern cemetery in Lund[9]
- Spouse: Siri Dorothea Charlier[10]
- Child: Agnes Urania Jarring[11], Helga Carola Charlier[12]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
- Native language: Swedish[14]
- Field of work: astronomy[15]
- Employer: Lund University[16], Uppsala University[17]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[18], Pulkovo Observatory[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Hugo Gyldén[20]
- Award received: Bruce Medal[21], James Craig Watson Medal[22]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23], International Astronomical Union[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Sven Wicksell[26], Gunnar Malmquist[27], Elis Strömgren[28]
- Commons category: Carl Charlier[29]
- Family name: Charlier[30]
- Given name: Carl[31], Vilhelm[32], Ludvig[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[34], Nordisk familjebok[35], Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers[36], Swedish Census 1890[37], Swedish Census 1910[38], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[39], kulturgravar.se[40]
- Participant in: Sommarkurser vid Uppsala Universitet 1893[41], Sommarkurser vid Uppsala Universitet 1895[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43], German[44], Swedish[45], Russian[46]
- Birth name: Carl Vilhelm Ludwig Charlier[47]
- Name in native language: Carl Charlier[48]
- Interested in: astronomy[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier include Charlier polynomials[50]; Charlier[51], a lunar crater[52]; and 8677 Charlier[53], an asteroid[54].
Why It Matters
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He is credited with the discovery of Charlier polynomials[57]. Entities named for him include Charlier polynomials[50]; Charlier[51], a lunar crater[52]; and 8677 Charlier[53], an asteroid[54].
His notable doctoral advisees include Gunnar Malmquist[58], an astronomer[59], 1893–1982[60], of Sweden[61] and Elis Strömgren[62], an astronomer[63], 1870–1947[64], of Sweden[65], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[66], specialised in astronomy[67].
FAQs
Where was Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier born?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier was born in Östersunds församling[2].
Where did Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier die?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4].
Who was Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier married to?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier's spouses include Siri Dorothea Charlier[10].
What did Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier do for work?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier worked as an astronomer[5], statistician[6], and botanist[7].
Where did Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier go to school?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier was educated at Uppsala University[18] and Pulkovo Observatory[19].
What awards did Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier receive?
Honors received include Bruce Medal[21] and James Craig Watson Medal[22].
What did Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier discover?
Carl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier is credited as discoverer of Charlier polynomials[57].