Richard van der Riet Woolley
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Summary
Richard van der Riet Woolley is a human[1]. Born in Weymouth[2], he… he was born on April 24, 1906[3]. He passed away in Somerset West[4]. He died on December 24, 1986[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's place of birth was Weymouth[2].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley died in Somerset West[4].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley was born on April 24, 1906[3].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley died on December 24, 1986[5].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley worked as an astronomer[6].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's field of work was solar astronomy[10].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley held the position of Astronomer Royal[11].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley held the position of President of the Royal Astronomical Society[12].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley was employed by Cambridge Observatory[13].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's education included a stint at University of Cape Town[14].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's education included a stint at Allhallows College[16].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley received the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[20].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley received the Knight Bachelor[21].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley was a member of Royal Society[22].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley was a member of Australian Academy of Science[23].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley is recorded as male[24].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[26].
- Richard van der Riet Woolley's Commons category is recorded as Richard van der Riet Woolley[27].
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Origins and Family
Richard van der Riet Woolley's place of birth was Weymouth[2]. He was born on April 24, 1906[3].
Education
Educated at University of Cape Town[14], a public university[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in Cape Town[31]; Gonville and Caius College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1348[34]; and Allhallows College[16], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1515[37].
Career and Affiliations
Richard van der Riet Woolley's professions included astronomer[6]. His field of work was solar astronomy[10]. Among his employers was Cambridge Observatory[13]. Positions held include Astronomer Royal[11], a position[38], founded in 1675[39] and President of the Royal Astronomical Society[12], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1821[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1824[49]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[20], a fellowship award[50], in Australia[51]; and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1300[54].
Death and Burial
Richard van der Riet Woolley died on December 24, 1986[5]. He passed away in Somerset West[4].
Why It Matters
Richard van der Riet Woolley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Richard van der Riet Woolley born?
Richard van der Riet Woolley's place of birth was Weymouth[2].
Where did Richard van der Riet Woolley die?
Richard van der Riet Woolley died in Somerset West[4].
What did Richard van der Riet Woolley do for work?
Richard van der Riet Woolley worked as astronomer[6].
Where did Richard van der Riet Woolley go to school?
Richard van der Riet Woolley was educated at University of Cape Town[14], Gonville and Caius College[15], and Allhallows College[16].
What awards did Richard van der Riet Woolley receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[19], and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[20].