American astronomer (1866-1925)
1866 — 1925
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronomer (1866-1925)
Born
January 4, 1866
Died
1925 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, Reverend
1866
Born in Meadville (1866-01-04)
1925
Died in Portland
Frequently Asked Questions
Joel Hastings Metcalf is American astronomer (1866-1925). Born in 1866.
The name Joel means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is of English origin.
Joel Hastings Metcalf was born on January 4, 1866.
Joel Hastings Metcalf died in 1925, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.
The name Joel is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Joel
Joel — January 4, 1866
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Joel?
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Respect.
— .
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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