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James Hopwood Jeans

James Hopwood Jeans (1877–1946) was a British mathematician, physicist and astronomer.

Also recorded as James Jeans; Sir James Jeans; Sir James Hopwood Jeans; James H. Jeans; James H Jeans; J. H. Jeans.

James Hopwood Jeans in brief

Born
1877
Died
1946
Known for
mathematician,physicist,astronomer,writer,university teacher
Place of birth
Ormskirk

Overview

Born at Ormskirk in 1877, died at Dorking in 1946.

In detail

James Hopwood Jeans studied at Trinity College and University of Cambridge. training under George Howard Darwin is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is physics, astronomy and mathematics.

Employment is recorded with Princeton University, University of Cambridge and Mount Wilson Observatory. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society and Franklin Medal.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “James Jeans”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q315545: James Hopwood Jeans

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