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Harold Spencer Jones was a British astronomer. Born on 29 March 1890 in Kensington, Jones died on 3 November 1960 in London at the age of 70.
Positions held include Astronomer Royal (1933–1955) and President of the Royal Astronomical Society (1937–1939). Jones studied at Latymer Upper School and Jesus College. Honours include Royal Medal, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society and Knight Bachelor, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 28 languages, Harold Spencer Jones is No. 73,048 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 March 1890, Kensington
- Died
- 3 November 1960, London (aged 70)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Astronomer
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Latymer Upper School, Jesus College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 28
Did you know
Was 43 when first astronomer Royal (1933).
Lived to 70.
Shares a birthday with John Tyler and John Major.
One of 29 people in the Index born in Kensington, with G. K. Chesterton.
Has a Wikipedia article in 28 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1933–1955Astronomer Royal
- 1937–1939President of the Royal Astronomical Society
Honours and works
Awards
- Royal Medal1943
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1943
- Knight Bachelor1943
- Prix Jules Janssen1945
- Bruce Medal1949
- Honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse1949
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris1949
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire1955
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta
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