Silvia Torres-Peimbert
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Summary
Silvia Torres-Peimbert was born on June 26, 1940[1], in Mexico City[2]. She has worked as an astrophysicist[3], astronomer[4], university teacher[5], and physicist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (735 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Manuel Peimbert[8]
- Country of citizenship: Mexico[9]
- Employer: National Autonomous University of Mexico[10]
- Educated at: National Autonomous University of Mexico[11], University of California, Berkeley[12]
- Award received: L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[13], Hans A. Bethe Prize[14], National Prize for Arts and Sciences[15], Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[16]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Silvia Torres Castilleja[19]
- Family name: Torres[20]
- Given name: Silvia[21]
- Birth name: Silvia Linda Torres Castilleja[22]
- Name in native language: Silvia Torres Castilleja[23]
- P14528: 31523[24]
Why It Matters
Silvia Torres-Peimbert has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Silvia Torres-Peimbert born?
Silvia Torres-Peimbert's place of birth was Mexico City[2].
Who was Silvia Torres-Peimbert married to?
Silvia Torres-Peimbert's spouses include Manuel Peimbert[8].
What did Silvia Torres-Peimbert do for work?
Silvia Torres-Peimbert worked as an astrophysicist[3], astronomer[4], university teacher[5], and physicist[6].
Where did Silvia Torres-Peimbert go to school?
Silvia Torres-Peimbert was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[11] and University of California, Berkeley[12].
What awards did Silvia Torres-Peimbert receive?
Honors received include L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[13], Hans A. Bethe Prize[14], National Prize for Arts and Sciences[15], and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[16].