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Agnes Mary Clerke

Irish astronomer and writer (1842–1907).

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Agnes Mary Clerke was an Irish astronomer and writer. Born on 10 February 1842 in Skibbereen, Clerke died on 20 January 1907 in London at the age of 64.

Honours include Actonian Prize.

With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Agnes Mary Clerke is No. 66,415 in the People and Position Index.

Born
10 February 1842, Skibbereen
Died
20 January 1907, London (aged 64)
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Known as
Astronomer, science writer, writer
Field
Science
Languages
English
Wikipedia editions
33

Did you know

64

Lived to 64.

10 Feb

Shares a birthday with Bertolt Brecht and Harold Macmillan.

2

Two people in the Index born in Skibbereen, with Fintan McCarthy.

33

Has a Wikipedia article in 33 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Agnes Mary Clerke
  • FatherJohn William Clerke
  • MotherCatherine Deasy
  • SiblingEllen Mary Clerke

Honours and works

Awards

  • Actonian Prize1893

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q2826927 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)