Deceased
Q156892
Jacobus Kapteyn
Dutch astronomer, best known for his extensive studies of the Milky Way and as the first discoverer of evidence for galactic rotation (1851-1922)
Born: January 19, 1851
(1851)
· Barneveld
Died: June 18, 1922
(1922)
· Amsterdam
Age at death: 71 years
| Nationality | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Occupation | university teacher, astronomer, physicist |
| Field of work | astronomy |
| Education | Utrecht University |
| Employer | University of Groningen, Leiden Observatory |
| Gender | male |
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Source: Wikidata Q156892