Norman Rumsey

New Zealand astronomer (1924-2007)
Person human Q20984550
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Norman Rumsey

Summary

Norman Rumsey is a human[1]. He was born on 1924[2]. He died on January 9, 2007[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Norman Rumsey was born on 1924[2].
  • Norman Rumsey died on January 9, 2007[3].
  • Norman Rumsey held citizenship in New Zealand[6].
  • Norman Rumsey worked as an astronomer[4].
  • Norman Rumsey received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[7].
  • Norman Rumsey is recorded as male[8].
  • Norman Rumsey's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • Norman Rumsey supervised Andrew Rakich as a doctoral student[10].
  • Norman Rumsey's residence is recorded as Lower Hutt[11].
  • Norman Rumsey's family name is recorded as Rumsey[12].
  • Norman Rumsey's given name is recorded as Norman[13].
  • Norman Rumsey's P14528 is recorded as 40131[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Norman Rumsey was born on 1924[2].

Career and Affiliations

Norman Rumsey's professions included astronomer[4]. He supervised Andrew Rakich as a doctoral student[10].

Recognition

Norman Rumsey received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[7].

Death and Burial

Norman Rumsey died on January 9, 2007[3].

Why It Matters

Norman Rumsey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

What did Norman Rumsey do for work?

Norman Rumsey worked as astronomer[4].

What awards did Norman Rumsey receive?

Honors received include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[7].

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  1. 19d ago · Simon Villeneuve · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Rumsey
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P734]]: [[Q36984754]], Added with [[User:Bargioni/QuickNames|QuickNames]]"
  2. 19d ago · Simon Villeneuve · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id → 2108558
    Date of death → +2007-01-09T00:00:00Z
    Occupation → astronomer
    Imported from → —
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14528]]: 40131, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/291503638|Norman Rumsey (#291503638)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7954|IAU member]] #mix'n"
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