Gérard de Vaucouleurs
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Summary
Gérard de Vaucouleurs was born on April 25, 1918[1], in Paris[2]. He died on October 7, 1995[3], in Austin[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1918[8]
- Date of death: 1995[9]
- Spouse: Antoinette de Vaucouleurs[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11], United States[12]
- Field of work: astronomy[13]
- Employer: University of Texas at Austin[14], Harvard University[15], Australian National University[16], Mount Stromlo Observatory[17]
- Educated at: Science Faculty of Paris[18], University of Paris[19]
- Award received: Prix Jules Janssen[20], Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[21], Herschel Medal[22]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[25]
- Family name: de Vaucouleurs[26]
- Given name: Gérard[27]
- Professorship: professor[28]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30], English[31]
- Name in native language: Gérard de Vaucouleurs[32]
- Interested in: astronomy[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gérard de Vaucouleurs include De Vaucouleurs' law[34], a physical law[35].
Why It Matters
Gérard de Vaucouleurs has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Margaret Burbidge[38], an astronomer[39], 1919–2020[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42], specialised in astrophysics[43].
He is credited with the discovery of Virgo Supercluster[44], a supercluster[45] and Dorado Group[46], a galaxy cluster[47]. Entities named for him include De Vaucouleurs' law[34], a physical law[35].
FAQs
Where was Gérard de Vaucouleurs born?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Gérard de Vaucouleurs die?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs died in Austin[4].
Who was Gérard de Vaucouleurs married to?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs's spouses include Antoinette de Vaucouleurs[10].
What did Gérard de Vaucouleurs do for work?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Gérard de Vaucouleurs go to school?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[18] and University of Paris[19].
What awards did Gérard de Vaucouleurs receive?
Honors received include Prix Jules Janssen[20], Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[21], and Herschel Medal[22].
Who did Gérard de Vaucouleurs influence?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs has been cited as an influence by Margaret Burbidge[38].
What did Gérard de Vaucouleurs discover?
Gérard de Vaucouleurs is credited as discoverer of Virgo Supercluster[44] and Dorado Group[46].