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Patrick Moore
English astronomer, broadcaster and writer (1923–2012).
The record
Patrick Moore was an English astronomer, broadcaster and writer. Born on 4 March 1923 in Pinner, Moore died on 9 December 2012 in Selsey at the age of 89.
Notable works include The Sky at Night. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Jackson-Gwilt Medal, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 42 languages, Patrick Moore is No. 18,732 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 March 1923, Pinner
- Died
- 9 December 2012, Selsey (aged 89)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Television presenter, astronomer, autobiographer
- Field
- Science
- Genres
- Science fiction, non-fiction
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 42
Did you know
89
Lived to 89.
4 Mar
Shares a birthday with Antonio Vivaldi and Miriam Makeba.
5
One of 5 people in the Index born in Pinner, with Elton John.
42
Has a Wikipedia article in 42 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Patrick Moore
- FatherCharles Trachsel Caldwell Moore
- MotherGertrude Lilian White
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society1945
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire1968
- Jackson-Gwilt Medal1977
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire1988
- Doctor1996
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society2001
- Knight Bachelor2001
- British Academy Film Awards2001
- Order of the British Empire
Notable works
- The Sky at Night
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- Wikidata Q268024 (facts, CC0)
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