Biography of Ralph Allen Sampson (1866-1939)

Ralph Allen Sampson (* 25. June 1866 in Schull; † 7. November 1939 in Bath) was a britischer Astronom. He was 73 years old. He studied at St John's College. He worked at University of Edinburgh and Durham University. He received 4 awards, including Fellow of the Royal Society, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Life Events

2 Events

1866

Born in Schull, County Cork

1939

Died in Bath, England

Biography

Birthplace

Schull, County Cork

Place of Death

Bath, England

Nationality

United Kingdom

Occupation(3)

astronomer university teacher mathematician

Awards(4)

Fellow of the Royal Society Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society Keith Medal Smith's Prize

Education(1)

St John's College

Employer(2)

University of Edinburgh Durham University

Offices & Positions(1)

Astronomer Royal for Scotland

Life Events

2 Events

1866

Born in Schull, County Cork

1939