Philip Herbert Cowell
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Summary
Philip Herbert Cowell was born on August 7, 1870[1], in Kolkata[2]. He died on June 6, 1949[3], in Aldeburgh[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Employer: Royal Observatory[8]
- Educated at: Trinity College[9], Eton College[10]
- Notable work: discoverer of asteroids[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Lalande Prize[13], Prix Jules Janssen[14], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[15]
- Member of: Royal Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Cowell[18]
- Given name: Philip[19], Herbert[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[22]
Why It Matters
Philip Herbert Cowell has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Philip Herbert Cowell born?
Philip Herbert Cowell was born in Kolkata[2].
Where did Philip Herbert Cowell die?
Philip Herbert Cowell died in Aldeburgh[4].
What did Philip Herbert Cowell do for work?
Philip Herbert Cowell worked as an astronomer[5].
Where did Philip Herbert Cowell go to school?
Philip Herbert Cowell was educated at Trinity College[9] and Eton College[10].
What awards did Philip Herbert Cowell receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Lalande Prize[13], Prix Jules Janssen[14], and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[15].