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Alexander Stewart Herschel
About
South African born British astronomer (1836–1907)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Alexander Stewart Herschel
- Born
- 1836-02-05
- Died
- 1907-06-18
- Occupation
- astronomer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Cape Town
Relationships
Family
- FatherJohn Frederick William Herschel
- MotherLady Margaret Brodie Stewart
- SiblingMargaret Louisa Marshall
- SiblingJohn Herschel
- SiblingSir William Herschel, 2nd Baronet
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- Trinity College
- Imperial College London
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q4720156 ↗
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