Cornelis Ekama

Dutch physicist and astronomist (1773-1826)
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Summary

Cornelis Ekama was born on March 31, 1773[1], in Paesens-Moddergat[2]. He died on February 24, 1826[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Cornelis Ekama[10]
  • Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[11]
  • Employer: University of Franeker[12], Leiden University[13]
  • Educated at: University of Franeker[14]
  • Student: Jan Willem Ermerins[15]
  • Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Ekama[19]
  • Given name: Cornelis[20]
  • Student of: Antoine Chaudoir[21]

FAQs

Where was Cornelis Ekama born?

Cornelis Ekama was born in Paesens-Moddergat[2].

Where did Cornelis Ekama die?

Cornelis Ekama died in Leiden[4].

What did Cornelis Ekama do for work?

Cornelis Ekama worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Cornelis Ekama go to school?

Cornelis Ekama was educated at University of Franeker[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, astronomer, theologian +1
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