Albert Whitford
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Summary
Albert Whitford was born on October 22, 1905[1], in Milton[2]. He died on March 28, 2002[3], in Madison[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1906[9]
- Date of death: 2002[10], March 29, 2002[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: physics[13], astronomy[14], photometry[15]
- Employer: University of Wisconsin–Madison[16]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], Milton College[18]
- Award received: Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[19], Bruce Medal[20], Prix Jules Janssen[21]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[22], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], International Astronomical Union[24]
- Influenced by: Joel Stebbins[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family name: Whitford[27]
- Given name: Albert[28], Edward[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- P14528: 27052[31]
Why It Matters
Albert Whitford has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Albert Whitford born?
Albert Whitford was born in Milton[2].
Where did Albert Whitford die?
Albert Whitford died in Madison[4].
What did Albert Whitford do for work?
Albert Whitford worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Albert Whitford go to school?
Albert Whitford was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17] and Milton College[18].
What awards did Albert Whitford receive?
Honors received include Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[19], Bruce Medal[20], and Prix Jules Janssen[21].