Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot
Dutch physicist (*1817 – †1890)
1817 — 1890
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch physicist (*1817 – †1890)
Born
October 10, 1817
Died
1890 (age ~73)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
physicist, mathematician, chemist
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in GoesDied in Utrecht
1817
Born in Goes (1817-10-10)
1860
AwardKnight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
1874
AwardKnight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I
1883
Award2nd Class Order of the Crown
1890
Died in Utrecht
About
Christophorus Henricus Diedericus Buys Ballot was a Dutch chemist and meteorologist who is the namesake of Buys Ballot's law. He was the first president of the International Meteorological Organization, the organization that would become the World Meteorological Organization.
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Who is Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot?+
Christophorus Henricus Diedericus Buys Ballot was a Dutch chemist and meteorologist who is the namesake of Buys Ballot's law. He was the first president of the International Meteorological Organization, the organization that would become the World Meteorological Organization.
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot born?+
Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot was born on October 10, 1817.
When did Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot die?+
Christoph H. D. Buys Ballot died in 1890, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — October 10, 1817
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Legend.
— anon
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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