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William Otto Brunner

Swiss astronomer (1878-1958)

William Otto Brunner has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists July 7, 1878 in Wattwil.

Born

July 7, 1878

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: December 1, 1958

Source:

adsabs.harvard.edu

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace: Wattwil
Professions: astronomer
Citizenship: Switzerland

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: July 7, 1878 (adsabs.harvard.edu) or July 8, 1878 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

July 8, 1878

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: Integrated Authority File

All birth date sources

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adsabs.harvard.edu

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

Questions people ask

Where was William Otto Brunner born?

William Otto Brunner was born in Wattwil.

When did William Otto Brunner die?

William Otto Brunner died on December 1, 1958.