Christian Doppler

Christian Doppler

Austrian mathematician and physicist (1803–1853)

Died aged 49SagittariusAustrian Empire

Biography

Christian Andreas Doppler (; German: [ˈdɔplɐ] ; 29 November 1803 – 17 March 1853) was an Austrian mathematician and physicist. He formulated the principle – now known as the Doppler effect – that the observed frequency of a wave depends on the relative speed of the source and the observer.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • University of Vienna
  • TU Wien
  • Czech Technical University in Prague
  • Banícka akadémia

Notable works

  • Doppler effect
  • Über das farbige Licht der Doppelsterne und einiger anderer Gestirne des Himmels

Family

Spouse(s)
Mathilde Sturm

Quick answers about Christian Doppler

How old was Christian Doppler?
Christian Doppler died on March 17, 1853 at the age of 49.
When is Christian Doppler's birthday?
Christian Doppler was born on November 29, 1803.
Where was Christian Doppler born?
Christian Doppler was born in Salzburg.
What is Christian Doppler's zodiac sign?
Christian Doppler's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What is Christian Doppler's nationality?
Christian Doppler is a citizen of Austrian Empire.
What does Christian Doppler do?
Christian Doppler is known as mathematician, physicist, academic, astronomer.
Who has Christian Doppler been married to?
According to Wikidata, Christian Doppler's spouse is or was Mathilde Sturm.

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