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Friedrich Bessel
German astronomer and mathematician
Friedrich Bessel was born on July 22, 1784 in Minden, Germany and died on March 17, 1846, aged 61.
Born
July 22, 1784
Friedrich Bessel died aged 61.
Died: March 17, 1846
Source:
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Integrated Authority File
- Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Minden, Germany
- Professions
- mathematician, astronomer, geodesist, university teacher, physicist, topographer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
More about Friedrich Bessel
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
- Birth name
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
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- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Integrated Authority File
- Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Friedrich Bessel when they died?
Friedrich Bessel died aged 61.
When is Friedrich Bessel’s birthday?
Friedrich Bessel’s recorded birthday is July 22.
Where was Friedrich Bessel born?
Friedrich Bessel was born in Minden, Germany.
What was Friedrich Bessel’s name at birth?
Friedrich Bessel’s recorded birth name is Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel.
When did Friedrich Bessel die?
Friedrich Bessel died on March 17, 1846.