THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Herschel
German-born British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)
William Herschel was born on November 15, 1738 in Hanover, Germany and died on August 25, 1822.
Born
November 15, 1738
Died: August 25, 1822
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Hanover, Germany
- Professions
- astronomer, musician, oboist, physicist, composer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Hanover, Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about William Herschel
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Birth name
- Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel
Family
- Child
- John Frederick William Herschel
- Sibling
- Caroline Herschel
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Herschel, William (DNB00)
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- A Short History of Astronomy
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- La France savante
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- International Music Score Library Project
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Q27774294
- AlKindi
- Musicalics
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
When is William Herschel’s birthday?
William Herschel’s recorded birthday is November 15.
Where was William Herschel born?
William Herschel was born in Hanover, Germany.
What was William Herschel’s name at birth?
William Herschel’s recorded birth name is Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel.