Albert F. A. L. Jones

New Zealand amateur astronomer (1920–2013)
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Summary

Albert F. A. L. Jones was born on August 9, 1920[1], in Christchurch[2]. He died on September 11, 2013[3], in Nelson[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[7]
  • Educated at: Timaru Boys' High School[8]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[9], Jackson-Gwilt Medal[10], honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[11]
  • Member of: International Astronomical Union[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Jones[14]
  • Given name: Albert[15]
  • P14528: 31733[16]

FAQs

Where was Albert F. A. L. Jones born?

Albert F. A. L. Jones was born in Christchurch[2].

Where did Albert F. A. L. Jones die?

Albert F. A. L. Jones passed away in Nelson[4].

What did Albert F. A. L. Jones do for work?

Albert F. A. L. Jones worked as an astronomer[5].

Where did Albert F. A. L. Jones go to school?

Albert F. A. L. Jones was educated at Timaru Boys' High School[8].

What awards did Albert F. A. L. Jones receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[9], Jackson-Gwilt Medal[10], and honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[11].

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  9. [11] ↑ . wgtn.ac.nz. wgtn.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → International Astronomical Union
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