Johann Franz Encke

Johann Franz Encke was a German astronomer, born in Hamburg on September 23, 1791[(11572526)#place_of_birth]. He held German citizenship and was educated at the University of Göttingen. Encke's doctoral advisor was the renowned mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss.

Throughout his career, Encke primarily focused on the field of astronomy. He died in Berlin on August 26, 1865.