Audouin Dollfus
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Summary
Audouin Dollfus was born on November 12, 1924[1], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on October 1, 2010[3], in Versailles[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and physicist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles Dollfus[8]
- Child: Ariane Dollfus[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: president[11]
- Employer: Paris Observatory, PSL University[12]
- Educated at: University of Paris[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Bernard Lyot[14]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Prix Jules Janssen[16], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[17], Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[18]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Dollfus family[21]
- Commons category: Audouin Charles Dollfus[22]
- Family name: Dollfus[23]
- Given name: Q65767209[24]
- Relative: Jean Dollfus[25]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Birth name: Audouin Charles Élie Adrien Wilson Dollfus[28]
- Name in native language: Audouin Dollfus[29]
- P14528: 29675[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Audouin Dollfus include Dollfus[31], a Mars crater[32].
Why It Matters
Audouin Dollfus has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He is credited with the discovery of Janus[35], a moon of Saturn[36]. Entities named for him include Dollfus[31], a Mars crater[32].
FAQs
Where was Audouin Dollfus born?
Audouin Dollfus's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Audouin Dollfus die?
Audouin Dollfus died in Versailles[4].
Who were Audouin Dollfus's parents?
Audouin Dollfus's father was Charles Dollfus[8].
What did Audouin Dollfus do for work?
Audouin Dollfus worked as an astronomer[5] and physicist[6].
Where did Audouin Dollfus go to school?
Audouin Dollfus was educated at University of Paris[13].
What awards did Audouin Dollfus receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Prix Jules Janssen[16], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[17], and Ladies' award of the Astronomical Society of France[18].
What did Audouin Dollfus discover?
Audouin Dollfus is credited as discoverer of Janus[35].