Caroline Herschel

About Caroline Herschel

Birth Day: March 16, 1750
Birth Place: Germany

Caroline Herschel

Caroline Herschel was born on March 16, 1750 in Germany. German-British astronomer who contributed to the discovery of several comets including the 35P/Herschel-Rigollet comet, which is named after her. She is known as the first woman to be paid for her work in science.
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As per our current Database, Caroline Herschel has been died on Jan 9, 1848 (age 97).

🎂 Caroline Herschel - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Caroline Herschel die, Caroline Herschel was 97 years old.

Popular As Caroline Herschel
Occupation Astronomer
Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born March 16, 1750 (Germany)
Birthday March 16
Town/City Germany
Nationality Germany

🌙 Zodiac

Caroline Herschel’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Caroline Herschel was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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About

German-British Astronomer who contributed to the discovery of several comets including the 35P/Herschel-Rigollet comet, which is named after her. She is known as the first woman to be paid for her work in science.

Before Fame

She took singing lessons at a young age and became the principal singer at her brother's oratorio concerts.

Trivia

She was awarded a Gold Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828.

Family Life

She was born the eighth child to bandmaster Isaac Herschel and Anna Ilse Moritzen.

Associated With

Adrienne Rich's 1968 poem Planetarium celebrated her life and achievements.

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