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Pierre Janssen

Pierre Janssen (1824–1907) was a French astronomer, photographer and physicist.

Also recorded as P.J.C. Janssen; Jules Janssen (1824-1907); Pierre Jules César Janssen (1824-1907); Pierre Jules Cesar Janssen; G. Janssen.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pierre Jules César Janssen.

Born at Paris in 1824, died at Meudon in 1907.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

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

Employment is recorded with Paris Observatory, PSL University. Positions recorded include president and chairperson. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, French Academy of Sciences and Société Philomathique de Paris.

Work by Pierre Janssen is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Canada and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Rumford Medal, Lalande Prize and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pierre Janssen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q298581: Pierre Janssen

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