François Gonnessiat

French astronomer (1856–1934)
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Summary

François Gonnessiat is a human[1]. He was born in Mornay[2]. He was born on May 22, 1856[3]. He died in Algiers[4]. He died on October 18, 1934[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • François Gonnessiat was born in Mornay[2].
  • François Gonnessiat passed away in Algiers[4].
  • François Gonnessiat was born on May 22, 1856[3].
  • François Gonnessiat died on October 18, 1934[5].
  • François Gonnessiat held citizenship in France[8].
  • François Gonnessiat worked as an astronomer[6].
  • A notable work attributed to François Gonnessiat is 915 Cosette[9].
  • A notable work attributed to François Gonnessiat is 931 Whittemora[10].
  • François Gonnessiat received the Lalande Prize[11].
  • François Gonnessiat received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • François Gonnessiat is recorded as male[13].
  • François Gonnessiat's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • François Gonnessiat's Commons category is recorded as François Gonnessiat[15].
  • François Gonnessiat's given name is recorded as François[16].
  • François Gonnessiat's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].
  • François Gonnessiat's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'François Gonnessiat'}[18].
  • François Gonnessiat's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[19].

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Origins and Family

François Gonnessiat's place of birth was Mornay[2]. He was born on May 22, 1856[3].

Career and Affiliations

François Gonnessiat worked as an astronomer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include 915 Cosette[9], an asteroid[20] and 931 Whittemora[10], an asteroid[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Lalande Prize[11], a science award[22], in France[23], founded in 1802[24] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[25], in France[26].

Death and Burial

François Gonnessiat died on October 18, 1934[5]. He passed away in Algiers[4].

Why It Matters

François Gonnessiat has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He is credited with the discovery of 915 Cosette[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was François Gonnessiat born?

François Gonnessiat's place of birth was Mornay[2].

Where did François Gonnessiat die?

François Gonnessiat passed away in Algiers[4].

What did François Gonnessiat do for work?

François Gonnessiat worked as astronomer[6].

What awards did François Gonnessiat receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize[11] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

What did François Gonnessiat discover?

François Gonnessiat is credited as discoverer of 915 Cosette[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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