As per our current Database, Williamina Fleming has been died on May 21, 1911 (age 54).
When Williamina Fleming die, Williamina Fleming was 54 years old.
| Popular As | Williamina Fleming |
| Occupation | Astronomer |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 15, 1857 (Scotland) |
| Birthday | May 15 |
| Town/City | Scotland |
| Nationality | Scotland |
Williamina Fleming’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Williamina Fleming was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Scottish Astronomer remembered for having developed a workable system for cataloging stars under the tutelage of renowned Astronomer Edward Charles Pickering. In 1888, she discovered the Horsehead Nebula.
She worked as the maid for Edward Charles Pickering, which proved to be her gateway into astronomy.
In 1906, she became the first female member of the Royal Astronomical Society.
She married accountant James Orr Fleming, with whom she had a son, in May 1877.
Her research laid the groundwork for the work of American Astronomer Annie Cannon.
