Bernard Lyot

French astronomer (1897-1952)
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Bernard Lyot
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Bernard Lyot

Summary

Bernard Lyot is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on +1897-02-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on +1952-04-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Lyot was born in Paris[2].
  • Bernard Lyot died in Cairo[4].
  • Bernard Lyot was born on +1897-02-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bernard Lyot died on +1952-04-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].
  • Bernard Lyot is buried at Grave of Lyot[9].
  • Bernard Lyot's father was Constant Lyot[10].
  • Bernard Lyot held citizenship in France[11].
  • Bernard Lyot worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Bernard Lyot's field of work was astronomy[12].
  • Bernard Lyot was employed by Paris Observatory, PSL University[13].
  • Bernard Lyot was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Howard N. Potts Medal[15].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Henry Draper Medal[16].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Lalande Prize[18].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Bruce Medal[19].
  • Bernard Lyot received the Prize Louis Ancel[20].
  • Bernard Lyot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Bernard Lyot was a member of International Astronomical Union[22].
  • Bernard Lyot was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Bernard Lyot's image is recorded as Bernard Ferdinand Lyot (1897 1952).jpg[24].
  • Bernard Lyot is recorded as male[25].
  • Bernard Lyot's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Bernard Lyot supervised Audouin Dollfus as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernard Lyot was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1897-02-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Constant Lyot[10].

Education

Bernard Lyot was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Bernard Lyot worked as an astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[12]. He was employed by Paris Observatory, PSL University[13]. He supervised Audouin Dollfus as a doctoral student[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Howard N. Potts Medal[15], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1911[30]; Henry Draper Medal[16], a physics award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17], a science award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1824[36]; Lalande Prize[18], a science award[37], in France[38], founded in 1802[39]; Bruce Medal[19], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1898[42]; and Prize Louis Ancel[20], an award[43].

Death and Burial

Bernard Lyot died on +1952-04-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cairo[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[8] and Grave of Lyot[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernard Lyot include Lyot[44], an impact crater[45] and Bernard Lyot Telescope[46], an optical telescope[47], in France[48], founded in 1995[49].

Why It Matters

Bernard Lyot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Lyot[44], an impact crater[45] and Bernard Lyot Telescope[46], an optical telescope[47], in France[48], founded in 1995[49].

His notable doctoral advisees include Audouin Dollfus[52], an astronomer[53], 1924–2010[54], of France[55], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[56].

FAQs

Where was Bernard Lyot born?

Bernard Lyot's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Bernard Lyot die?

Bernard Lyot died in Cairo[4].

Who were Bernard Lyot's parents?

Bernard Lyot's father was Constant Lyot[10].

What did Bernard Lyot do for work?

Bernard Lyot worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Bernard Lyot go to school?

Bernard Lyot was educated at University of Paris[14].

What awards did Bernard Lyot receive?

Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[15], Henry Draper Medal[16], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17], and Lalande Prize[18].

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  23. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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