Joseph Helffrich

German astronomer (1890–1971)
Person Human Q77460

Facts

15 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[11]
Date of birth
January 12, 1890
Date of death
1971, December 26, 1971[6]
Place of birth
Mannheim
Place of death
Neckarau
Country of citizenship
Germany[7]
Occupation
astronomer
Field of work
astronomy[8]
Work location
Heidelberg[14]
Languages spoken, written or signed
German[15]
Family name
Helffrich[12]
Given name
Joseph[13]
🏷️ Also known as
en Joseph Helffrich el Γιόζεφ Χέλφριχ ja ヨーゼフ・ヘルフリッヒ ru Хелффрич, Джозеф ru Джозеф Хелффрич sv Helffrich, J. zh 约瑟夫·亨弗里奇 zh-hant 約瑟夫·亨弗里奇
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VIAF cluster ID
5689229
GND ID
116683619
AstroGen ID
41478
DDB person (GND) ID
116683619
Deutsche Biographie (GND) ID
116683619
Freebase ID
/m/02xbdj
Kalliope-Verbund (GND) ID
116683619
Prabook ID
2247832
WorldCat Entities ID
E39PBJyM9R3bphwY9pMVB8JFKd

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Summary

Joseph Helffrich was born on January 12, 1890[1], in Mannheim[2]. He died on 1971[3] in Neckarau[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5].

Why It Matters

Joseph Helffrich is credited with the discovery of 702 Alauda[16], an asteroid[17]; 699 Hela[18], an asteroid[19]; 714 Ulula[20], an asteroid[21]; 713 Luscinia[22], an asteroid[23]; 708 Raphaela[24], an asteroid[25]; and 706 Hirundo[26], an asteroid[27].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Helffrich born?

Joseph Helffrich was born in Mannheim[2].

Where did Joseph Helffrich die?

Joseph Helffrich died in Neckarau[4].

What did Joseph Helffrich do for work?

Joseph Helffrich worked as an astronomer[5].

Where did Joseph Helffrich go to school?

Joseph Helffrich was educated at Heidelberg University[10].

What did Joseph Helffrich discover?

Joseph Helffrich is credited as discoverer of 702 Alauda[16], 699 Hela[18], 714 Ulula[20], and 713 Luscinia[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  5. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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