Eugène Joseph Delporte
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Summary
Eugène Joseph Delporte is a human[1]. His place of birth was Genappe[2]. He was born on January 10, 1882[3]. He died in Uccle[4]. He died on October 19, 1955[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Genappe[2].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte died in Uccle[4].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte was born on January 10, 1882[3].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte died on October 19, 1955[5].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte held citizenship in Belgium[9].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's professions included astronomer[6].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte worked as a discoverer of asteroids[7].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte was employed by Royal Observatory of Belgium[10].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[11].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte was a member of International Astronomical Union[12].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte is recorded as male[13].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's instance of is recorded as human[14].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Joseph Delporte (astronomer)[15].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's residence is recorded as Belgium[16].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's family name is recorded as Delporte[17].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's given name is recorded as Eugène[18].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's given name is recorded as Joseph[19].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's described by source is recorded as Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[20].
- Eugène Joseph Delporte's P14528 is recorded as 27736[21].
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Origins and Family
Eugène Joseph Delporte's place of birth was Genappe[2]. He was born on January 10, 1882[3].
Education
Eugène Joseph Delporte was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7]. Eugène Joseph Delporte was employed by Royal Observatory of Belgium[10].
Death and Burial
Eugène Joseph Delporte died on October 19, 1955[5]. He died in Uccle[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Eugène Joseph Delporte include Delporte[22] and 57P/du Toit–Neujmin–Delporte[23].
Why It Matters
Eugène Joseph Delporte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
He is credited with the discovery of 1221 Amor[26], an asteroid[27]; 2101 Adonis[28], a potentially hazardous asteroid[29]; 1122 Neith[30], an asteroid[31]; 1388 Aphrodite[32], an asteroid[33]; 1170 Siva[34], an asteroid[35]; and 57P/du Toit–Neujmin–Delporte[36], a periodic comet[37]. Entities named for him include Delporte[22] and 57P/du Toit–Neujmin–Delporte[23].
FAQs
Where was Eugène Joseph Delporte born?
Born in Genappe[2].
Where did Eugène Joseph Delporte die?
Eugène Joseph Delporte passed away in Uccle[4].
What did Eugène Joseph Delporte do for work?
Eugène Joseph Delporte worked as astronomer[6] and discoverer of asteroids[7].
Where did Eugène Joseph Delporte go to school?
Eugène Joseph Delporte was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[11].
What did Eugène Joseph Delporte discover?
Eugène Joseph Delporte is credited as discoverer of 1221 Amor[26], 2101 Adonis[28], 1122 Neith[30], and 1388 Aphrodite[32].