Hugo van Woerden
Dutch astronomer
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Summary
Hugo van Woerden was born on August 31, 1926[1], in Zutphen[2]. He died on September 4, 2020[3], in Groningen[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5] and astronomer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[8]
- Position held: hoogleraar[9], lector[10]
- Employer: University of Groningen[11], Kapteyn Astronomical Institute[12]
- Educated at: University of Groningen[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Adriaan Blaauw[14]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[15]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[16], Royal Netherlands Association for Meteorology and Astronomy[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: Willem B. Drees[19], Paul Ronald Wesselius[20], Douwe Albert Beintema[21], Albert Bosma[22], Rein Herm Warmels[23]
- Family name: van Woerden[24]
- Given name: Hugo[25]
- Student of: Jan Hendrik Oort[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[27]
FAQs
Where was Hugo van Woerden born?
Hugo van Woerden's place of birth was Zutphen[2].
Where did Hugo van Woerden die?
Hugo van Woerden died in Groningen[4].
What did Hugo van Woerden do for work?
Hugo van Woerden worked as a university teacher[5] and astronomer[6].
Where did Hugo van Woerden go to school?
Hugo van Woerden was educated at University of Groningen[13].
What awards did Hugo van Woerden receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[15].