Edward L. G. Bowell

American astronomer (1943–2023)
Person human Q358274
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Summary

Edward L. G. Bowell is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 26, 1943[3]. He died in Flagstaff[4]. He died on August 21, 2023[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward L. G. Bowell was born in London[2].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell died in Flagstaff[4].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell was born on November 26, 1943[3].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell died on August 21, 2023[5].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Among Edward L. G. Bowell's employers was Anderson Mesa Station[10].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell was educated at University of Paris[11].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's education included a stint at University College London[12].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell was educated at Emanuel School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward L. G. Bowell is 3688 Navajo[14].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell was a member of International Astronomical Union[15].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's family name is recorded as Bowell[18].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edward L. G. Bowell[20].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's related category is recorded as Category:Discoveries by Edward L. G. Bowell[21].
  • Edward L. G. Bowell's P14528 is recorded as 25943[22].

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Origins and Family

Edward L. G. Bowell was born in London[2]. He was born on November 26, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[11], a former entity[23], in France[24], founded in 1150[25], headquartered in Paris[26]; University College London[12], a university college[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1826[29], headquartered in UCL Main Building[30]; and Emanuel School[13], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1594[33].

Career and Affiliations

Edward L. G. Bowell worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[9]. He was employed by Anderson Mesa Station[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward L. G. Bowell is 3688 Navajo[14].

Death and Burial

Edward L. G. Bowell died on August 21, 2023[5]. He died in Flagstaff[4].

Why It Matters

Edward L. G. Bowell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of C/1980 E1[36], a non-periodic comet[37]; 3749 Balam[38], an asteroid[39]; 2709 Sagan[40], an asteroid[41]; 4337 Arecibo[42], an asteroid[43]; 8323 Krimigis[44], an asteroid[45]; and 5677 Aberdonia[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Edward L. G. Bowell born?

Born in London[2].

Where did Edward L. G. Bowell die?

Edward L. G. Bowell died in Flagstaff[4].

What did Edward L. G. Bowell do for work?

Edward L. G. Bowell worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Edward L. G. Bowell go to school?

Edward L. G. Bowell was educated at University of Paris[11], University College London[12], and Emanuel School[13].

What did Edward L. G. Bowell discover?

Edward L. G. Bowell is credited as discoverer of C/1980 E1[36], 3749 Balam[38], 2709 Sagan[40], and 4337 Arecibo[42].

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  13. [3] ↑ . flagstaffmortuary.com. flagstaffmortuary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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