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Pieter Johannes van Rhijn

1886 – 1960

Dutch astronomer

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About Pieter Johannes van Rhijn

Lived 1886 – 1960 (aged 74). Pieter Johannes van Rhijn was a Dutch astronomer and university teacher.

Pieter Johannes van Rhijn (24 March 1886 – 9 May 1960) was a Dutch astronomer. Born in Gouda, he studied at Groningen. He served as director at the Sterrenkundig Laboratorium (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute) in Groningen.

He died in Groningen. The crater van Rhijn on the Moon is named after him, as is asteroid 2203 van Rhijn.

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Important facts

Born

24 March 1886

Birth century

19th century

Died

9 May 1960, Groningen

Occupation

Astronomer, university teacher

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

University of Groningen

Employers

University of Groningen

Also known as

Pieter van Rhijn, Pieter Johannes van Rhyn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pieter Johannes van Rhijn's

Ira Remsen

1846 – 1927

Chemist

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pieter Johannes van Rhijn?

Dutch astronomer (1886–1960)

When was Pieter Johannes van Rhijn born?

Pieter Johannes van Rhijn was born on 24 March 1886.

When did Pieter Johannes van Rhijn die?

Pieter Johannes van Rhijn died on 9 May 1960 in Groningen.

What was Pieter Johannes van Rhijn's occupation?

Pieter Johannes van Rhijn was an astronomer and university teacher.

What nationality was Pieter Johannes van Rhijn?

Pieter Johannes van Rhijn was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pieter Johannes van Rhijn

· Wikidata: Q2541050

· DBpedia: Pieter Johannes van Rhijn

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