Urbain Le Verrier
French astronomer (1811-1877)
1811 — 1877
Quick Facts
Profession
French astronomer (1811-1877)
Born
March 11, 1811
Died
1877 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, writer, politician
FranceBorn in Saint-LôDied in Paris
1811
Born in Saint-Lô (1811-03-11)
1827
EducationStudied at Lycée François de Malherbe (1827–1830)
1831
EducationStudied at École polytechnique (1831–1833)
1831
AwardConcours général
1833
EducationStudied at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (1833–1836)
1846
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Urbain Le Verrier?+
Urbain Le Verrier is French astronomer (1811-1877). Born in 1811.
When was Urbain Le Verrier born?+
Urbain Le Verrier was born on March 11, 1811.
When did Urbain Le Verrier die?+
Urbain Le Verrier died in 1877, at approximately 66 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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— a night owl
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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