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Gottfried Kirch
German astronomer (1639–1710) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gottfried Kirch (German: [ˈkɪʁç]; also Kirche[1] [ˈkɪʁçə], Kirkius;[1] 18 December 1639 – 25 July 1710) was a German astronomer and the first "Astronomer Royal" in Berlin and, as such, director of the nascent Berlin Observatory.
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Gottfried Kirch | |
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![]() Gottfried Kirch | |
Born | (1639-12-18)18 December 1639 |
Died | 25 July 1710(1710-07-25) (aged 70) Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, Holy Roman Empire |
Nationality | German |
Other names | Kirche |
Known for | First 'Astronomer Royal' in Berlin |
Spouse | Maria Margaretha Winkelmann |
Children | Christfried Kirch |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Berlin Observatory |
Academic advisors | Erhard Weigel |
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