About Hermann Joseph Klein
Lived 1844 – 1914 (aged 69). Hermann Joseph Klein was a German astronomer and meteorologist.
Hermann Joseph Klein (14 September 1844 – 1 July 1914) was a German astronomer, author and professor. Born in Cologne, Germany on 14 September 1844, he attained his doctorate from the University of Cologne in 1874, and taught at the school. He was a member of the Selenographic Society and the crater Klein on the Moon is now named after him. In 1878 he claimed to have discovered a new crater on the Moon near Hyginus.
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
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Hermann Joseph Klein's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Hermann Joseph Klein?
German astronomer and meteorologist (1844–1914)
When was Hermann Joseph Klein born?
Hermann Joseph Klein was born on 14 September 1844 in Cologne.
When did Hermann Joseph Klein die?
Hermann Joseph Klein died on 1 July 1914 in Cologne.
What was Hermann Joseph Klein's occupation?
Hermann Joseph Klein was an astronomer and meteorologist.
What nationality was Hermann Joseph Klein?
Hermann Joseph Klein was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hermann Joseph Klein
· DBpedia: Hermann Joseph Klein
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hermann Joseph Klein. https://biography.guide/hermann-joseph-klein/
MLA: "Hermann Joseph Klein." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hermann-joseph-klein/.
Chicago: "Hermann Joseph Klein." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hermann-joseph-klein/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC