George Mary Searle
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Summary
George Mary Searle was born on June 27, 1839[1], in London[2]. He died on July 7, 1918[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], discoverer of asteroids[7], Catholic priest[8], and mathematician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Paul the Apostle Church Vault[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: astronomy[13]
- Employer: The Catholic University of America[14]
- Educated at: Harvard University[15]
- Award received: Lalande Prize[16]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Religious order: Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit[20]
- Family name: Searle[21]
- Given name: George[22], Mary[23]
- Name in native language: George Mary Searle[24]
Why It Matters
George Mary Searle has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
He is credited with the discovery of 55 Pandora[27], an asteroid[28]; NGC 548[29], a radio galaxy[30]; NGC 565[31], a spiral galaxy[32]; NGC 4247[33], a HI (21cm) source[34]; NGC 4058[35], a galaxy[36]; and NGC 5487[37], a radio galaxy[38].
FAQs
Where was George Mary Searle born?
George Mary Searle was born in London[2].
Where did George Mary Searle die?
George Mary Searle passed away in New York City[4].
What did George Mary Searle do for work?
George Mary Searle worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], discoverer of asteroids[7], Catholic priest[8], and mathematician[9].
Where did George Mary Searle go to school?
George Mary Searle was educated at Harvard University[15].
What awards did George Mary Searle receive?
Honors received include Lalande Prize[16].
What did George Mary Searle discover?
George Mary Searle is credited as discoverer of 55 Pandora[27], NGC 548[29], NGC 565[31], and NGC 4247[33].