As per our current Database, Robert Stawell Ball has been died on Nov 25, 1913 (age 73).
When Robert Stawell Ball die, Robert Stawell Ball was 73 years old.
| Popular As | Robert Stawell Ball |
| Occupation | Astronomer |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | July 1, 1840 (Ireland) |
| Birthday | July 1 |
| Town/City | Ireland |
| Nationality | Ireland |
Robert Stawell Ball’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Robert Stawell Ball was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Irish Astronomer remembered for founding the mathematical concept known as "screw theory." He was named the Royal Astronomer of Ireland at the University of Dublin in 1874 and is responsible for important works on astronomy like A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy.
He was born in Dublin and worked under famed Astronomer Lord Rosse in the 1860's.
His seminal astronomy book The Story of the Heavens was referenced in the classic James Joyce novel Ulysses.
He married Lady Francis Elizabeth Ball, with whom he had six children. His father was famed naturalist Robert Ball.
He and Edward Sabine are both famous Irish astrologers.
