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Károly Nagy

1797 – 1868

Hungarian astronomer

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About Károly Nagy

Lived 1797 – 1868 (aged 70). Károly Nagy was a Hungarian astronomer and mathematician.

Károly Nagy (6 December 1797 – 2 March 1868) was an astronomer, mathematician, chemist and politician from the Austrian Empire.

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Important facts

Born

6 December 1797, Komárno

Birth century

18th century

Died

2 March 1868, Paris

Occupation

Astronomer, mathematician

Nationality

Hungary

Education

University of Vienna

Also known as

Karoly Nagy

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Károly Nagy's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Károly Nagy?

Hungarian astronomer (1797-1868)

When was Károly Nagy born?

Károly Nagy was born on 6 December 1797 in Komárno.

When did Károly Nagy die?

Károly Nagy died on 2 March 1868 in Paris.

What was Károly Nagy's occupation?

Károly Nagy was an astronomer and mathematician.

What nationality was Károly Nagy?

Károly Nagy was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Károly Nagy

· Wikidata: Q745239

· DBpedia: Károly Nagy

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