About Albert Lancaster
Lived 1849 – 1909 (aged 59–60). Albert Lancaster was a Belgian astronomer and meteorologist.
Albert Benoît Marie Lancaster (1849–1908) was a Belgian astronomer and meteorologist.
He was a contemporary of and assistant to Jean-Charles Houzeau.
Life
He was born on 24 May 1849 in Mons and died on 4 February 1908 in Uccle.
Career
Lancaster was hired in 1875 as a meteorologist at the observatory in Brussels and in 1898 became the director of the meteorological department of the observatory in Uccle.
In addition to the meteorological papers in scientific journals, he was also famous for publishing along with Jean-Charles Houzeau his magnum opus the Bibliographie générale de l'astronomie jusqu'en 1880.
At the time of his death he was the editor in chief of the journal "Ciel et Terre" which he founded in 1880.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Albert Lancaster's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Albert Lancaster's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Albert Lancaster?
Belgian astronomer and meteorologist (1849–1909)
When was Albert Lancaster born?
Albert Lancaster was born on 24 May 1849 in Mons.
When did Albert Lancaster die?
Albert Lancaster died in 1909 in Uccle.
What was Albert Lancaster's occupation?
Albert Lancaster was an astronomer and meteorologist.
What nationality was Albert Lancaster?
Albert Lancaster was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Lancaster. https://biography.guide/albert-lancaster/
MLA: "Albert Lancaster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-lancaster/.
Chicago: "Albert Lancaster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-lancaster/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC