Henri-Alexandre Deslandres
0 sources
Summary
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres was born on July 24, 1853[1], in Paris[2]. He died on January 15, 1948[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], Esperantist[7], and astrophysicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1853[10]
- Date of death: 1948[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[13]
- Employer: Paris Observatory, PSL University[14]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[15], University of Paris[16], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[17]
- Award received: Prix Jules Janssen[18], Henry Draper Medal[19], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[20], Bruce Medal[21], Janssen Medal[22], Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[23], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], Honorary doctor of Leiden University[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Commander of the Legion of Honour[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29], French Academy of Sciences[30], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[31], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[32], Russian Academy of Sciences[33], International Astronomical Union[34], Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[35], National Academy of Sciences[36], Astronomical Society of France[37], Bureau des Longitudes[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Military branch: artillery branch[40]
- Commons category: Henri-Alexandre Deslandres[41]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[42]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[43]
- Family name: Deslandres[44]
- Given name: Henri-Alexandre[45]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[46], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[47]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Esperanto[49], French[50]
- Birth name: Henri-Alexandre Deslandres[51]
- Name in native language: Henri Deslandres[52]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henri-Alexandre Deslandres include Deslandres[53], an impact crater[54] and Deslandres prize[55], a science award[56], in France[57], founded in 1946[58].
Why It Matters
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He is credited with the discovery of spectroheliograph[61], a solar telescope[62]. Entities named for him include Deslandres[53], an impact crater[54] and Deslandres prize[55], a science award[56], in France[57], founded in 1946[58].
FAQs
Where was Henri-Alexandre Deslandres born?
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres was born in Paris[2].
Where did Henri-Alexandre Deslandres die?
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres died in Paris[4].
What did Henri-Alexandre Deslandres do for work?
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], Esperantist[7], and astrophysicist[8].
Where did Henri-Alexandre Deslandres go to school?
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres was educated at École polytechnique[15], University of Paris[16], and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[17].
What awards did Henri-Alexandre Deslandres receive?
Honors received include Prix Jules Janssen[18], Henry Draper Medal[19], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[20], and Bruce Medal[21].
What did Henri-Alexandre Deslandres discover?
Henri-Alexandre Deslandres is credited as discoverer of spectroheliograph[61].