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Gérard de Vaucouleurs was a French astronomer. Born on 25 April 1918 in Paris, Vaucouleurs died on 7 October 1995 in Austin at the age of 77.
Vaucouleurs studied at Science Faculty of Paris and University of Paris. Honours include Herschel Medal, Prix Jules Janssen and Henry Norris Russell Lectureship.
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Gérard de Vaucouleurs is No. 80,542 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 April 1918, Paris
- Died
- 7 October 1995, Austin (aged 77)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Astronomer, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Science Faculty of Paris, University of Paris
- Languages
- French, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
77
Lived to 77.
25 Apr
Shares a birthday with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Al Pacino.
791
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
22
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Gérard de Vaucouleurs
- SpouseAntoinette de Vaucouleurs
Honours and works
Awards
- Herschel Medal1980
- Prix Jules Janssen1988
- Henry Norris Russell Lectureship1988
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