Hubert Reeves
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Summary
Hubert Reeves was born in Montreal[1]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He worked as an astrophysicist[3], university teacher[4], science communicator[5], environmentalist[6], and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,010 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph-Aimée Reeves[9]
- Mother: Manon Beaupré[10]
- Spouse: Camille Scoffier[11], Francine Brunel-Reeves[12]
- Child: Gilles Reeves[13], Nicolas Reeves[14], Benoît Reeves[15], Evelyne Reeves[16]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[17], France[18]
- Native language: French[19]
- Occupation: docent[20]
- Field of work: astrophysics[21], cosmology[22], physics[23]
- Position held: honorary chairperson[24], directeur de recherche[25], lecturer[26], scientific consultant[27], consultant[28], president[29]
- Employer: Université de Montréal[30], National Aeronautics and Space Administration[31], Columbia University[32]
- Educated at: McGill University[33], Université de Montréal[34], Cornell University[35], Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf[36]
- Doctoral advisor: Edwin Ernest Salpeter[37]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of Canada[38], Petrie Prize Lecture[39], Grand prix de la francophonie[40], Knight of the National Order of Merit[41], honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[42], Blaise-Pascal Award[43], Albert Einstein Medal[44], Jean-Perrin Prize[45], Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec[46], honorary doctor of the University of Sherbrooke[47], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[48], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[49], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[50], Officer of the Legion of Honour[51]
- Sex or gender: male[52]
- Movement: environmentalism[53], vegetarianism[54], anti-nuclear movement[55]
- Doctoral student: Ramon Canal i Masgoret[56], Jean Audouze[57], Maurice Meneguzzi[58], Michel Cassé[59]
Why It Matters
Hubert Reeves has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Audouze[62], an astronomer[63], b. 1940[64], of France[65], awarded the Kalinga Prize[66].
FAQs
Where was Hubert Reeves born?
Hubert Reeves's place of birth was Montreal[1].
Where did Hubert Reeves die?
Hubert Reeves passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Who were Hubert Reeves's parents?
Hubert Reeves's father was Joseph-Aimée Reeves[9]. Hubert Reeves's mother was Manon Beaupré[10].
Who was Hubert Reeves married to?
Hubert Reeves's spouses include Camille Scoffier[11] and Francine Brunel-Reeves[12].
What did Hubert Reeves do for work?
Hubert Reeves worked as an astrophysicist[3], university teacher[4], science communicator[5], environmentalist[6], and non-fiction writer[7].
Where did Hubert Reeves go to school?
Hubert Reeves was educated at McGill University[33], Université de Montréal[34], Cornell University[35], and Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf[36].
What awards did Hubert Reeves receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[38], Petrie Prize Lecture[39], Grand prix de la francophonie[40], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[41].