Birth Name: Robert Stawell Ball
Occupation: Astronomer
Place Of Birth: Ireland
Date Of Birth: July 1, 1840
Date Of Death: November 25, 1913
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: British
Robert Stawell Ball was born on the 1st of July, 1840. He was popular for being a Astronomer. Irish astronomer remembered for founding the mathematical concept known as “screw theory.” He was named the Royal Astronomer of Ireland at the University of Dublin in 1874 and is responsible for important works on astronomy like A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy.
Robert Stawell Ball was born in Ireland. He was born in Dublin and worked under famed astronomer Lord Rosse in the 1860’s. His seminal astronomy book The Story of the Heavens was referenced in the classic James Joyce novel Ulysses.
Robert Stawell Ball was a Cancer and was born in the G.I. Generation.
JUMP TO: Robert Stawell Ball’s biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs.
Childhood
Robert Stawell Ball was born in 1840s.
Robert Stawell Ball is part of G.I. Generation also known as The Greatest Generation. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. The initials "G.I." is military terminology referring to "Government Issue" or "General Issue".
Education
Robert’s education details are not available at this time. Please check back soon for updates.
Family
Robert Stawell Ball’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Robert Stawell Ball’s parents.
Associated with
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Robert Stawell Ball kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Robert Stawell Ball was born in the Year of the Rat.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Robert Stawell Ball |
| NICKNAME: | Robert |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | G.I. Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Cancer |
| BIRTH DAY: | Wednesday |
| DEATH DAY: | Tuesday |
Videos
Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Robert Stawell Ball was a Cancer. People of this zodiac sign like home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, and dislike strangers, revealing of personal life. The strengths of this sign are being loyal, emotional, sympathetic, tenacious, persuasive, while weaknesses can be moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative and insecure. The greatest overall compatibility with Cancer is Capricorn and Taurus.
Chinese Zodiac: Robert Stawell Ball was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are clever and charming. They're curious, but sometimes too motivated by money.
Ruling Planet: Robert Stawell Ball had a ruling planet of Moon and has a ruling planet of Moon and by astrological associations Sunday is ruled by moon. The Moon represents one's nurturing and emotional instinct. People who are born with Moon as the ruling planet are sensitive, nurturing, and usually have fluctuating moods.
Robert Stawell Ball’s birth sign is Cancer and he had a ruling planet of Moon.
Don’t miss
Who’s the richest Astronomer in the world?
Who are the richest people in the world?
When is Robert Stawell Ball’s birthday?
Fans also viewed
Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn’t look right, contact us. This page is updated often with new details about Robert Stawell Ball. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates.