Christian Doppler | |
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| Born | 29 November 1803 Salzburg, Electorate of Salzburg, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 17 March 1853 (aged 49) Venice, Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia, Austrian Empire |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Alma mater | Imperial–Royal Polytechnic Institute University of Vienna Prague Polytechnic |
| Known for | Doppler effect |
| Spouse |
Mathilde Sturm (m. 1836) |
| Children | 5 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Prague Polytechnic Academy of Mines and Forests University of Vienna |
| Notable students | Gregor Mendel |
Christian Andreas Doppler (/ˈdɒplər/; 29 November 1803 – 17 March 1853)[1] 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.