Franz Franz Encke
German astronomer (1791–1865)
1791 — 1865
Quick Facts
Profession
German astronomer (1791–1865)
Born
September 23, 1791
Died
1865 (age ~74)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
astronomer, mathematician, university teacher
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in HamburgDied in Spandau
1791
Born in Hamburg (1791-09-23)
1808
EducationStudied at Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums (1808–1810)
1809
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1809–1813)
1819
AwardLalande Prize
1824
AwardGold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
1825
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
About
Johann Franz Encke was a German astronomer. Among his activities, he worked on the calculation of the periods of comets and asteroids, measured the distance from the Earth to the Sun, and made observations of the planet Saturn.
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Who is Franz Franz Encke?+
Johann Franz Encke was a German astronomer. Among his activities, he worked on the calculation of the periods of comets and asteroids, measured the distance from the Earth to the Sun, and made observations of the planet Saturn.
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Franz Encke born?+
Franz Franz Encke was born on September 23, 1791.
When did Franz Franz Encke die?+
Franz Franz Encke died in 1865, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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