Jean Focas
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Summary
Jean Focas was born on July 20, 1909[1], in Corfu[2]. He died on January 3, 1969[3], in Greece[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and selenographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Athens[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9], Greece[10]
- Native language: Modern Greek[11]
- Field of work: astronomy[12]
- Employer: Corfu Observatory[13], National Observatory of Athens[14], Pic du Midi Observatory[15], Paris Observatory, PSL University[16]
- Educated at: University of Paris[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Jean Focas[19]
- Family name: Focas[20]
- Given name: Jean[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22], English[23], German[24], Modern Greek[25]
- Name in native language: Jean-Henri Focas[26], Ιωάννης Ε. Φωκάς[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Focas include Focas[29], an impact crater[30].
Why It Matters
Jean Focas has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Focas[29], an impact crater[30].
FAQs
Where was Jean Focas born?
Jean Focas was born in Corfu[2].
Where did Jean Focas die?
Jean Focas died in Greece[4].
What did Jean Focas do for work?
Jean Focas worked as an astronomer[5] and selenographer[6].
Where did Jean Focas go to school?
Jean Focas was educated at University of Paris[17].