Charles Messier

Summary

Charles Messier is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Badonviller^[2]. He was born on June 26, 1730^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on April 12, 1817^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (618 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Charles Messier was born in Badonviller^[2].
• Charles Messier died in Paris^[4].
• Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730^[3].
• Charles Messier died on April 12, 1817^[5].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[8].
• Among Charles Messier's spouses was Marie-Françoise de Vermauchampt^[9].
• Charles Messier held citizenship in France^[10].
• Charles Messier worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Charles Messier's field of work was astronomy^[11].
• A notable work attributed to Charles Messier is Messier object^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Charles Messier is Lexell's Comet^[13].
• Charles Messier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[14].
• Charles Messier was a member of Royal Society^[15].
• Charles Messier was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[16].
• Charles Messier was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[17].
• Charles Messier was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences^[18].
• Charles Messier was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences^[19].
• Charles Messier was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)^[20].
• Charles Messier is recorded as male^[21].
• Charles Messier's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Charles Messier's Commons category is recorded as Charles Messier^[23].
• Charles Messier's family name is recorded as Messier^[24].
• Charles Messier's given name is recorded as Charles^[25].
• Charles Messier's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Charles Messier^[26].
• Charles Messier studied under Joseph-Nicolas Delisle^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Badonviller^[2], Charles Messier… he was born on June 26, 1730^[3].

Education

Charles Messier studied under Joseph-Nicolas Delisle^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Messier worked as an astronomer^[6]. His field of work was astronomy^[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Messier object^[12], an astronomical catalogue^[28] and Lexell's Comet^[13], a periodic comet^[29].

Recognition

Charles Messier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[14].

Personal Life

Charles Messier was married to Marie-Françoise de Vermauchampt^[9].

Death and Burial

Charles Messier died on April 12, 1817^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[8].

Why It Matters

Charles Messier ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (618 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

He is credited with the discovery of Messier 87^[32], an elliptical galaxy^[33]; Whirlpool Galaxy^[34], a grand design spiral galaxy^[35]; Triangulum Galaxy^[36], a flocculent spiral galaxy^[37]; Virgo Cluster^[38], a galaxy cluster^[39]; Ring Nebula^[40], a planetary nebula^[41]; and Messier 3^[42], a globular cluster^[43]. Works attributed to him include Messier object^[44].

FAQs

Where was Charles Messier born?

Charles Messier's place of birth was Badonviller^[2].

Where did Charles Messier die?

Charles Messier passed away in Paris^[4].

Who was Charles Messier married to?

Charles Messier's spouses include Marie-Françoise de Vermauchampt^[9].

What did Charles Messier do for work?

Charles Messier worked as astronomer^[6].

What awards did Charles Messier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[14].

What did Charles Messier discover?

Charles Messier is credited as discoverer of Messier 87^[32], Whirlpool Galaxy^[34], Triangulum Galaxy^[36], and Virgo Cluster^[38].