Francis G. Pease

American astronomer (1881–1938)
Person human Q2659638
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Summary

Francis G. Pease is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on January 14, 1881[3]. He died in Pasadena[4]. He died on February 7, 1938[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis G. Pease's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Francis G. Pease died in Pasadena[4].
  • Francis G. Pease was born on January 14, 1881[3].
  • Francis G. Pease died on February 7, 1938[5].
  • Francis G. Pease held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Francis G. Pease worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Francis G. Pease's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Francis G. Pease was employed by Mount Wilson Observatory[10].
  • Francis G. Pease's education included a stint at Illinois Institute of Technology[11].
  • Francis G. Pease is recorded as male[12].
  • Francis G. Pease's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Francis G. Pease's Commons category is recorded as Francis Gladheim Pease (astronomer)[14].
  • Francis G. Pease's given name is recorded as Francis[15].
  • Francis G. Pease's described by source is recorded as Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[16].
  • Francis G. Pease's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Francis Gladheim Pease'}[17].

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Origins and Family

Francis G. Pease was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on January 14, 1881[3].

Education

Francis G. Pease was educated at Illinois Institute of Technology[11].

Career and Affiliations

Francis G. Pease's professions included astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[9]. He was employed by Mount Wilson Observatory[10].

Death and Burial

Francis G. Pease died on February 7, 1938[5]. He passed away in Pasadena[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francis G. Pease include Pease 1[18], a planetary nebula[19] and Pease[20], a lunar crater[21].

Why It Matters

Francis G. Pease ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of Pease 1[24], a planetary nebula[25]. Entities named for him include Pease 1[18], a planetary nebula[19] and Pease[20], a lunar crater[21].

FAQs

Where was Francis G. Pease born?

Born in Cambridge[2].

Where did Francis G. Pease die?

Francis G. Pease passed away in Pasadena[4].

What did Francis G. Pease do for work?

Francis G. Pease worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Francis G. Pease go to school?

Francis G. Pease was educated at Illinois Institute of Technology[11].

What did Francis G. Pease discover?

Francis G. Pease is credited as discoverer of Pease 1[24].

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  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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