About Auguste Charlois
Lived 1864 – 1910 (aged 45). Auguste Charlois was a French astronomer.
+ Minor planets discovered: 99
Asteroid discovery His first discovery was the asteroid 267 Tirza in 1887.
Murder
At the age of 45, he was murdered by Gabriel Brengues, the brother of his first wife, Jeanne Charlois and husband to the sister (Therese) of his second wife, Marie Brengues, over an inheritance by the death of Jeanne (née Brengues). The man was found guilty and given a life sentence of hard labor in New Caledonia.
Memorial The asteroid 1510 Charlois, discovered by André Patry at Nice Observatory in 1939, was named in his honour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Auguste Charlois?
French astronomer (1864-1910)
When was Auguste Charlois born?
Auguste Charlois was born on 26 November 1864 in La Cadière-d'Azur.
When did Auguste Charlois die?
Auguste Charlois died on 26 March 1910 in Nice.
What was Auguste Charlois's occupation?
Auguste Charlois was an astronomer.
What nationality was Auguste Charlois?
Auguste Charlois was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Auguste Charlois. https://biography.guide/auguste-charlois/
MLA: "Auguste Charlois." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/auguste-charlois/.
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