Asteroids named after people called Edmond

(9859) Van Lierde

Edmond Van Lierde (1888-1964), a brilliant student at the University of Brussels, later professor of mathematics, promoted modern mathematics and introduced this new discipline into Belgium. He was also a splendid pianist and an excellent tennis player.Discovered 3 August 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(26357) Laguerre

French mathematician Edmond Nicolas Laguerre (1834-1886) published extensively in geometry and mathematical analysis. The class of polynomials that now bears his name has found application in many fields of mathematical physics, including the solution of Schrödinger's equation.Discovered 27 December 1998 by P. G. Comba, Prescott

(33633) Strickland

Edmond Bruce Strickland (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering mechanics project. He attends the South Montgomery County Academy, Grady, Alabama, U.S.A.Discovered 13 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(91422) Giraudon

Edmond Giraudon (b. 1924), a professor in mechanical engineering and a popularizer of astronomy, initiated the construction of five observatories in several high schools in the Provence Alpes, Côte d´Azur and Languedoc Roussillon regions of France.Discovered 16 July 1999 by Pises, Pises

(245417) Rostand

Edmond Rostand (1868–1918) was a French poet and playwright. His Cyrano de Bergerac is one of the most famous French plays in the repertoire of theater.Discovered 9 May 2005 by B. Christophe, Saint-Sulpice

(321485) Cross

Henri-Edmond Cross (1856-1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix, was a French painter and printmaker. He is most acclaimed as a master of Neo-Impressionism, and he played an important role in shaping the second phase of that movement.Discovered 18 September 2009 by B. Christophe, Saint-Sulpice