Karl Ludwig von Littrow
1811–77
Russian-born German astronomer. Son of the astronomer Joseph Johann von Littrow. Received his doctorate from Cracow. Assistant to his father, 1831. Adjunct at the Vienna Observatory; director, 1840.
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ADB
Bibliography
ADB: Allgemeine deutsche Biographie. Under the auspices of the Historical Commission of the Royal Academy of Sciences. 56 vols. Leipzig: Duncker & Humblot. 1875–1912.
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