About Charles Wolf
Lived 1827 – 1918 (aged 90). Charles Wolf was a French astronomer.
Charles Joseph Étienne Wolf (9 November 1827 in Vorges – 4 July 1918) was a French astronomer.
In 1862, Urbain Le Verrier offered him a post as assistant at the Paris Observatory.
In 1867 he and Georges Rayet discovered Wolf–Rayet stars.
He was elected to the positions of vice-president (1897) and president (1898) of the French Academy of Sciences.
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Who was Charles Wolf?
French astronomer (1827-1918)
When was Charles Wolf born?
Charles Wolf was born on 9 November 1827 in Vorges.
When did Charles Wolf die?
Charles Wolf died on 4 July 1918 in Paris.
What was Charles Wolf's occupation?
Charles Wolf was an astronomer.
What nationality was Charles Wolf?
Charles Wolf was French.
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· DBpedia: Charles Wolf (astronomer)
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