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Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld

1921 – 2015

Dutch astronomer

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About Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld

Lived 1921 – 2015 (aged 93). Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld was a Dutch astronomer, known for Minor planets.

+ Minor planets discovered: 4644 Van Houten-Groeneveld died on 30 March 2015, at the age of 93, in Oegstgeest, Netherlands.

The Themistian main-belt asteroid 1674 Groeneveld – discovered by Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg and independently discovered by Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä in 1938, was named in her honor .

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1921, Berlin
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 March 2015, Oegstgeest
Occupation
Astronomer
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Known for
Minor planets
Education
Heidelberg University, Leiden Observatory, Palomar Observatory
Employers
Leiden University

Family & relationships

Spouse
Cornelis Johannes van Houten

People in Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld?

Dutch astronomer (1921–2015)

When was Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld born?

Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld was born on 21 October 1921 in Berlin.

When did Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld die?

Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld died on 30 March 2015 in Oegstgeest.

What was Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld's occupation?

Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld was an astronomer.

What was Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld known for?

Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld was known for Minor planets.

What nationality was Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld?

Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld

· Wikidata: Q231642

· DBpedia: Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld

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