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Annibale de Gasparis

1819 – 1892

Italian astronomer

Astronomer University teacher Mathematician
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Lived 1819 – 1892 (aged 72). Annibale de Gasparis was an Italian astronomer, university teacher and mathematician.

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Important facts

Born
9 November 1819, Bugnara
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 March 1892, Naples
Occupation
Astronomer, university teacher, mathematician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Kingdom of Italy, Italy
Education
University of Naples Federico II, Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, University of Naples
Positions held
Senator of the Kingdom of Italy, Director, Gresham Professor of Astronomy, Emeritus
Employers
University of Naples Federico II, Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
Awards
Order of the Red Eagle; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society; Lalande Prize; Royal Order of Francis I; Civil Order of Savoy; Imperial Order of the Rose; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy; Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Also known as
Annibal de Gasparis, De Gasparis, Annibale

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Annibale de Gasparis?

Italian astronomer (1819–1892)

When was Annibale de Gasparis born?

Annibale de Gasparis was born on 9 November 1819 in Bugnara.

When did Annibale de Gasparis die?

Annibale de Gasparis died on 21 March 1892 in Naples.

What was Annibale de Gasparis's occupation?

Annibale de Gasparis was an astronomer, university teacher and mathematician.

What nationality was Annibale de Gasparis?

Annibale de Gasparis was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Annibale de Gasparis

· Wikidata: Q110709

· DBpedia: Annibale de Gasparis

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