Albert Francis Zahm
American professor of physics and aeronautics experimenter (1862–1954)
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Albert Francis Zahm was born on January 1, 1862[1], in New Lexington[2]. He died on July 23, 1954[3], in Notre Dame[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], professor of mathematics[6], inventor[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 5, 1862[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Employer: Johns Hopkins University[12], The Catholic University of America[13], University of Notre Dame[14]
- Educated at: Cornell University[15], University of Notre Dame[16], Cornell University College of Engineering[17]
- Award received: Laetare Medal[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Richard Harbert Smith[20]
- Archives at: University of Notre Dame[21]
- Family name: Zahm[22]
- Given name: Albert[23], Francis[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[25]
FAQs
Where was Albert Francis Zahm born?
Albert Francis Zahm was born in New Lexington[2].
Where did Albert Francis Zahm die?
Albert Francis Zahm died in Notre Dame[4].
What did Albert Francis Zahm do for work?
Albert Francis Zahm worked as an engineer[5], professor of mathematics[6], inventor[7], and physicist[8].
Where did Albert Francis Zahm go to school?
Albert Francis Zahm was educated at Cornell University[15], University of Notre Dame[16], and Cornell University College of Engineering[17].
What awards did Albert Francis Zahm receive?
Honors received include Laetare Medal[18].