Charles Fabry
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Summary
Charles Fabry is a human[1]. He was born in Marseille[2]. He was born on June 11, 1867[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on December 11, 1945[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and astronomer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Charles Fabry's place of birth was Marseille[2].
- Charles Fabry died in Paris[4].
- Charles Fabry was born on June 11, 1867[3].
- Charles Fabry was born on 1867[9].
- Charles Fabry died on December 11, 1945[5].
- Charles Fabry died on 1945[10].
- Charles Fabry's father was Charles Fabry[11].
- Charles Fabry held citizenship in France[12].
- Charles Fabry worked as a physicist[6].
- Charles Fabry worked as an astronomer[7].
- Charles Fabry held the position of president[13].
- Charles Fabry was employed by University of Paris[14].
- Charles Fabry was educated at Lycée Thiers[15].
- Charles Fabry was educated at École polytechnique[16].
- Charles Fabry was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[17].
- Charles Fabry's doctoral advisor was Jules Macé de Lepinay[18].
- Charles Fabry received the Rumford Medal[19].
- Charles Fabry received the Prix Jules Janssen[20].
- Charles Fabry received the Janssen Medal[21].
- Charles Fabry received the Franklin Medal[22].
- Charles Fabry received the Henry Draper Medal[23].
- Charles Fabry received the Guthrie Lecture[24].
- Charles Fabry was a member of Royal Society[25].
- Charles Fabry was a member of French Academy of Sciences[26].
- Charles Fabry was a member of Astronomical Society of France[27].
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Origins and Family
Charles Fabry was born in Marseille[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 11, 1867[3] and 1867[9]. His father was he[11].
Education
Educated at Lycée Thiers[15], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; École polytechnique[16], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34]; and Science Faculty of Paris[17], a faculty[35], in France[36], founded in 1811[37]. Charles Fabry's doctoral advisor was Jules Macé de Lepinay[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and astronomer[7]. Among Charles Fabry's employers was University of Paris[14]. He held the position of president[13]. Doctoral students include Yves Rocard[38], a physicist[39], 1903–1992[40], of France[41], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in physics[43]; Jean Cabannes[44], a physicist[45], 1885–1959[46], of France[47], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[48]; Jean Dufay[49], an astronomer[50], 1896–1967[51], of France[52], awarded the Prix Jules Janssen[53]; and Constantin Pârvulescu[54], an astronomer[55], 1890–1945[56], of Romania[57].
Recognition
Awards received include Rumford Medal[19], a science award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Prix Jules Janssen[20], a science award[60], in France[61], founded in 1897[62]; Janssen Medal[21], a science award[63], in France[64], founded in 1886[65]; Franklin Medal[22], a science award[66], in United States[67]; Henry Draper Medal[23], a physics award[68], in United States[69], founded in 1886[70]; and Guthrie Lecture[24].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 11, 1945[5] and 1945[10]. Charles Fabry passed away in Paris[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Fabry include Fabry–Pérot interferometer[71]; Fabry[72], an impact crater[73]; and Fabry - de Gramont prize[74], a science award[75].
Why It Matters
Charles Fabry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Entities named for him include Fabry–Pérot interferometer[71]; Fabry[72], an impact crater[73]; and Fabry - de Gramont prize[74], a science award[75].
His notable doctoral advisees include Yves Rocard[78], a physicist[79], 1903–1992[80], of France[81], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[82], specialised in physics[83]; Jean Cabannes[84], a physicist[85], 1885–1959[86], of France[87], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[88]; and Jean Dufay[89], an astronomer[90], 1896–1967[91], of France[92], awarded the Prix Jules Janssen[93].
FAQs
Where was Charles Fabry born?
Born in Marseille[2].
Where did Charles Fabry die?
Charles Fabry died in Paris[4].
Who were Charles Fabry's parents?
Charles Fabry's father was Charles Fabry[11].
What did Charles Fabry do for work?
Charles Fabry worked as physicist[6] and astronomer[7].
Where did Charles Fabry go to school?
Charles Fabry was educated at Lycée Thiers[15], École polytechnique[16], and Science Faculty of Paris[17].
What awards did Charles Fabry receive?
Honors received include Rumford Medal[19], Prix Jules Janssen[20], Janssen Medal[21], and Franklin Medal[22].