Malcolm Longair

British astronomer (1941-)
Person Human Q1887050

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Summary

Malcolm Longair was born on May 18, 1941[1], in Dundee[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3], physicist[4], and university teacher[5].

Why It Matters

Malcolm Longair's notable doctoral advisees include John A. Peacock[34], an astronomer[35], b. 1956[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[38].

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Longair born?

Malcolm Longair was born in Dundee[2].

Who was Malcolm Longair married to?

Malcolm Longair's spouses include Deborah Janet Howard[7].

What did Malcolm Longair do for work?

Malcolm Longair worked as an astronomer[3], physicist[4], and university teacher[5].

Where did Malcolm Longair go to school?

Malcolm Longair was educated at University of St Andrews[11].

What awards did Malcolm Longair receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], and IET Kelvin Lecture[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [19] ↑ . www.ae-info.org. wikidata.org.
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  26. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [6] ↑ . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-11-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    "Changed the item: QuickStatements 3.0 batch #65766: add GND as source to unsourced or imported places and occupations"
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  3. 29d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    "Changed claim: Position held: Astronomer Royal for Scotland"
  4. 13w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Astronomer Royal for Scotland, President of the Royal Astronomical Society
    "Created claim: Position held: President of the Royal Astronomical Society"
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    Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei ID → 2515-longair-malcolm
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  6. 21w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    IAU member ID → 29974
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