Bengt Westerlund
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Summary
Bengt Westerlund was born on January 17, 1921[1], in Gävle[2]. He died on June 4, 2008[3], in Uppsala[4]. He worked as an astrophysicist[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1921[9]
- Date of death: 2008[10]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
- Field of work: astronomy[12], astrophysics[13], astronomical observation[14]
- Employer: Uppsala University[15]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[16]
- Notable work: Westerlund 1[17]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: Westerlund[20]
- Given name: Bengt[21]
- Described by source: Vem är det 1993[22], Vem är det 1995[23], Vem är det 1997[24], Vem är det 2001[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[26], English[27]
- P14528: 40747[28]
Why It Matters
Bengt Westerlund has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He is credited with the discovery of Westerlund 1-26[31], a star[32]; Westerlund 1[33], an open cluster[34]; and Westerlund 2[35], an open cluster[36].
FAQs
Where was Bengt Westerlund born?
Bengt Westerlund's place of birth was Gävle[2].
Where did Bengt Westerlund die?
Bengt Westerlund passed away in Uppsala[4].
What did Bengt Westerlund do for work?
Bengt Westerlund worked as an astrophysicist[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Bengt Westerlund go to school?
Bengt Westerlund was educated at Uppsala University[16].
What did Bengt Westerlund discover?
Bengt Westerlund is credited as discoverer of Westerlund 1-26[31], Westerlund 1[33], and Westerlund 2[35].