Wilhelm Becker
German astronomer (1907–1996)
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Summary
Wilhelm Becker was born on July 3, 1907[1], in Münster[2]. He died on November 20, 1996[3], in Binningen[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1907[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10], spectrophotometry[11]
- Employer: University of Basel[12]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Karl Schwarzschild Medal[14], Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[15], honorary doctor of the University of Münster[16]
- Member of: German Astronomical Society[17], International Astronomical Union[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Becker[21]
- Given name: Wilhelm[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23], English[24]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm Becker[25]
- Sibling: Friedrich Becker[26]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[27]
- P14528: 28028[28]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Becker born?
Wilhelm Becker was born in Münster[2].
Where did Wilhelm Becker die?
Wilhelm Becker died in Binningen[4].
What did Wilhelm Becker do for work?
Wilhelm Becker worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
What awards did Wilhelm Becker receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Karl Schwarzschild Medal[14], Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[15], and honorary doctor of the University of Münster[16].