Edward S. Holden

American astronomer (1846-1914)
Person human Q710776
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Edward S. Holden

Summary

Edward S. Holden is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on November 5, 1846[3]. He passed away in West Point[4]. He died on March 16, 1914[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], librarian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward S. Holden was born in St. Louis[2].
  • Edward S. Holden died in West Point[4].
  • Edward S. Holden was born on November 5, 1846[3].
  • Edward S. Holden died on March 16, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at West Point Cemetery[10].
  • Edward S. Holden was married to Q140706297[11].
  • A child of Edward S. Holden was Q140706357[12].
  • A child of Edward S. Holden was Q140706531[13].
  • Edward S. Holden held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edward S. Holden's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Edward S. Holden's professions included librarian[7].
  • Edward S. Holden worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Edward S. Holden's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Among Edward S. Holden's employers was United States Naval Observatory[16].
  • Among Edward S. Holden's employers was Washburn Observatory[17].
  • Among Edward S. Holden's employers was University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].
  • Among Edward S. Holden's employers was University of California[19].
  • Edward S. Holden was employed by United States Military Academy[20].
  • Edward S. Holden was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[21].
  • Edward S. Holden's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[22].
  • Edward S. Holden was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Edward S. Holden was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Edward S. Holden was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Edward S. Holden is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward S. Holden's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward S. Holden's place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on November 5, 1846[3].

Education

Educated at Washington University in St. Louis[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1853[30], headquartered in St. Louis County[31] and United States Military Academy[22], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], librarian[7], and university teacher[8]. Edward S. Holden's field of work was astronomy[15]. Employers include United States Naval Observatory[16], a government agency[35], in United States[36], founded in 1842[37]; Washburn Observatory[17], an astronomical observatory[38], in United States[39], founded in 1881[40]; University of Wisconsin–Madison[18], a public research university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1848[43]; University of California[19], a state university system[44], in United States[45], founded in 1868[46], headquartered in Oakland[47]; and United States Military Academy[20], a military academy[48], in United States[49], founded in 1802[50].

Personal Life

Among Edward S. Holden's spouses was Q140706297[11]. Children include Q140706357[12] and Q140706531[13].

Death and Burial

Edward S. Holden died on March 16, 1914[5]. He passed away in West Point[4]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward S. Holden include Holden[51].

Why It Matters

Edward S. Holden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

He is credited with the discovery of NGC 3200[54], a galaxy[55]; NGC 3843[56], an infrared source[57]; NGC 4576[58], a galaxy[59]; NGC 3441[60], a radio galaxy[61]; NGC 4581[62], an infrared source[63]; and NGC 5769[64], an elliptical galaxy[65]. Entities named for him include Holden[51].

FAQs

Where was Edward S. Holden born?

Edward S. Holden's place of birth was St. Louis[2].

Where did Edward S. Holden die?

Edward S. Holden died in West Point[4].

Who was Edward S. Holden married to?

Edward S. Holden's spouses include Q140706297[11].

What did Edward S. Holden do for work?

Edward S. Holden worked as astronomer[6], librarian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Edward S. Holden go to school?

Edward S. Holden was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[21] and United States Military Academy[22].

What did Edward S. Holden discover?

Edward S. Holden is credited as discoverer of NGC 3200[54], NGC 3843[56], NGC 4576[58], and NGC 3441[60].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Holden-9548
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/55495|batch #55495]]: P2949 FindaGrave"
  2. 4w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → edward-singleton-holden
    Child → Q140706357, Q140706531
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P13772]]: edward-singleton-holden, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/289928494|edward singleton holden (#289928494)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/cata"
  3. 10w ago · So29375609982 · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q140706297
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P26]]: [[Q140706297]]"
  4. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 7442
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 7442, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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