THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Charles Messier

18th- and 19th-century French astronomer

Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730 in Badonviller and died on April 12, 1817, aged 86.

Born

June 26, 1730

Charles Messier died aged 86.

Died: April 12, 1817

Birthplace
Badonviller
Professions
astronomer
Citizenship
France

More about Charles Messier

Zodiac sign
Cancer

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

How old was Charles Messier when they died?

Charles Messier died aged 86.

When is Charles Messier’s birthday?

Charles Messier’s recorded birthday is June 26.

Where was Charles Messier born?

Charles Messier was born in Badonviller.

When did Charles Messier die?

Charles Messier died on April 12, 1817.