Frank Schlesinger
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Summary
Frank Schlesinger was born on May 11, 1871[1], in New York City[2]. He died on July 10, 1943[3], in Old Lyme[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: astronomy[8]
- Employer: Yale University[9]
- Educated at: Columbia University[10]
- Notable work: Bright Star Catalogue[11]
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[12], Bruce Medal[13]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[14], French Academy of Sciences[15], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[16], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], American Philosophical Society[18], International Astronomical Union[19], American Astronomical Society[20], American Association for the Advancement of Science[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Doctoral student: Robert Horace Baker[23]
- Commons category: Frank Schlesinger[24]
- Family name: Schlesinger[25]
- Given name: Frank[26]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[27], The Encyclopedia Americana[28], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Affiliation: Yale University Observatory[31]
- Commons Creator page: Frank Schlesinger[32]
- Interested in: astronomy[33]
- P14528: 27112[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Frank Schlesinger include Schlesinger[35], a lunar crater[36].
Why It Matters
Frank Schlesinger has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Schlesinger[35], a lunar crater[36].
FAQs
Where was Frank Schlesinger born?
Frank Schlesinger was born in New York City[2].
Where did Frank Schlesinger die?
Frank Schlesinger passed away in Old Lyme[4].
What did Frank Schlesinger do for work?
Frank Schlesinger worked as an astronomer[5].
Where did Frank Schlesinger go to school?
Frank Schlesinger was educated at Columbia University[10].
What awards did Frank Schlesinger receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[12] and Bruce Medal[13].