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Castello in Venezia in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Venezia, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
 

Christian Doppler

 
 
Christian Doppler Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2024
1. Christian Doppler Marker
Inscription.  
In questa casa il 17 Marzo 1853 mori il grande fisico e matematico austriaco Christian Doppler, che scopri I'Effetto Doppler

n. Salisburgo, 29. Novembre 1803
m. Venezia, 17. Marzo 1853

English Translation:
The great Austrian physicist and mathematician died in this house on 17 March 1853 Christian Doppler, who discovered the Doppler Effect

Born Salzburg, November 29, 1803
Death Venice, March 17, 1853
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1853.
 
Location. 45° 26.035′ N, 12° 20.796′ E. Marker is in Venezia, Veneto (Venetia), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Venezia. It is in Castello. It is on Riva degli Schiavoni just east of Calle del Dose, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the middle tan building along the wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Riva degli Schiavoni 4132, Venezia, Veneto 30122, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schiavoni Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di S. Giovanni Battista in Bragora
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Vivaldi (within shouting distance of this marker); Emilio Bandiera e Domenico Moro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Antonio Vivaldi (about 120 meters away); Chiesa di S. Martino Vescovo (about 210 meters away); Giacinto Gallina (about 240 meters away); Petr Il'ic Cajkovskij (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Venezia.
 
Also see . . .  Christian Doppler. Wikipedia
Christian Andreas Doppler (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.
(Submitted on May 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
The Christian Doppler Marker is located on the wall of the middle tan building. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2024
2. The Christian Doppler Marker is located on the wall of the middle tan building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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