MeasureCaroline Herschel
About
German-British astronomer (1750-1848)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Caroline Herschel
- Born
- 1750-03-16
- Died
- 1848-01-09
- Occupation
- astronomer / mathematician / singer / violinist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Hanover
- Birthplace
- Hanover
Relationships
Family
- FatherIsaac Herschel
- MotherAnna Ilse Moritzen
- SiblingWilliam Herschel
- SiblingJacob Herschel
- SiblingJohann Dietrich Herschel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1828 | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- German
Links & Accounts
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q76948 ↗
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