Edmond Becquerel

Summary

Edmond Becquerel is a human^[1]. He was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris^[2]. He was born on March 24, 1820^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on May 11, 1891^[5]. He worked as a physicist^[6], photographer^[7], university teacher^[8], and chemist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Edmond Becquerel was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris^[2].
• Edmond Becquerel passed away in Paris^[4].
• Edmond Becquerel was born on March 24, 1820^[3].
• Edmond Becquerel died on May 11, 1891^[5].
• Burial took place at Châtillon-Coligny^[11].
• Edmond Becquerel's father was Antoine César Becquerel^[12].
• A child of Edmond Becquerel was Henri Becquerel^[13].
• Edmond Becquerel held citizenship in France^[14].
• Edmond Becquerel's professions included physicist^[6].
• Edmond Becquerel worked as a photographer^[7].
• Edmond Becquerel worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Edmond Becquerel worked as a chemist^[9].
• Edmond Becquerel's field of work was physics^[15].
• Edmond Becquerel held the position of president^[16].
• Edmond Becquerel held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences^[17].
• Edmond Becquerel was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[18].
• Edmond Becquerel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[19].
• Edmond Becquerel received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[20].
• Edmond Becquerel received the Q134613391^[21].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of Royal Society^[22].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of Société Philomathique de Paris^[23].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[24].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[25].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of Société héliographique^[26].
• Edmond Becquerel was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edmond Becquerel was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris^[2]. He was born on March 24, 1820^[3]. His father was Antoine César Becquerel^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist^[6], photographer^[7], university teacher^[8], and chemist^[9]. Edmond Becquerel's field of work was physics^[15]. He was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[18]. Positions held include president^[16], a corporate title^[28] and president of the French Academy of Sciences^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[19], a grade of an order^[29], in France^[30]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[20], a fellowship award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; and Q134613391^[21].

Personal Life

A child of Edmond Becquerel was Henri Becquerel^[13].

Death and Burial

Edmond Becquerel died on May 11, 1891^[5]. He died in Paris^[4]. He is buried at Châtillon-Coligny^[11].

Why It Matters

Edmond Becquerel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He is credited with the discovery of phosphoroscope^[35].

FAQs

Where was Edmond Becquerel born?

Edmond Becquerel's place of birth was former 1st arrondissement of Paris^[2].

Where did Edmond Becquerel die?

Edmond Becquerel died in Paris^[4].

Who were Edmond Becquerel's parents?

Edmond Becquerel's father was Antoine César Becquerel^[12].

What did Edmond Becquerel do for work?

Edmond Becquerel worked as physicist^[6], photographer^[7], university teacher^[8], and chemist^[9].

What awards did Edmond Becquerel receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[19], Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[20], and Q134613391^[21].

What did Edmond Becquerel discover?

Edmond Becquerel is credited as discoverer of phosphoroscope^[35].