Charles L. Bennett

American astronomer
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Charles L. Bennett

Summary

Charles L. Bennett is a human[1]. Born in New Brunswick[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1956[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], physicist[6], professor[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles L. Bennett was born in New Brunswick[2].
  • Charles L. Bennett was born on November 16, 1956[3].
  • Charles L. Bennett held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Charles L. Bennett worked as an astronomer[4].
  • Charles L. Bennett's professions included astrophysicist[5].
  • Charles L. Bennett worked as a physicist[6].
  • Charles L. Bennett's professions included professor[7].
  • Charles L. Bennett's professions included researcher[8].
  • Charles L. Bennett was employed by Johns Hopkins University[11].
  • Among Charles L. Bennett's employers was Johns Hopkins University[12].
  • Charles L. Bennett's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Henry Draper Medal[14].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Harvey Prize[15].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Gruber Prize in Cosmology[16].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics[17].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[18].
  • Charles L. Bennett received the Comstock Prize in Physics[19].
  • Charles L. Bennett was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Charles L. Bennett was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Charles L. Bennett was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[22].
  • Charles L. Bennett was a member of International Astronomical Union[23].
  • Charles L. Bennett is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles L. Bennett's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles L. Bennett's Commons category is recorded as Charles L. Bennett[26].
  • Charles L. Bennett earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Brunswick[2], Charles L. Bennett… he was born on November 16, 1956[3].

Education

Charles L. Bennett was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], physicist[6], professor[7], and researcher[8]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1876[30], headquartered in Baltimore[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Henry Draper Medal[14], a physics award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1886[34]; Harvey Prize[15], a science award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1972[37]; Gruber Prize in Cosmology[16], a science award[38], in United States[39], founded in 2000[40]; Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics[17], a science award[41], in United States[42], founded in 2012[43]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[18], a fellowship award[44]; and Comstock Prize in Physics[19], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1913[47].

Why It Matters

Charles L. Bennett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Charles L. Bennett born?

Born in New Brunswick[2], Charles L. Bennett…

What did Charles L. Bennett do for work?

Charles L. Bennett worked as astronomer[4], astrophysicist[5], physicist[6], professor[7], and researcher[8].

Where did Charles L. Bennett go to school?

Charles L. Bennett was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[13].

What awards did Charles L. Bennett receive?

Honors received include Henry Draper Medal[14], Harvey Prize[15], Gruber Prize in Cosmology[16], and Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics[17].

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  16. [17] . Breakthrough Prize – “The Oscars Of Science” – Celebrates Top Achievements In Physics, Life Sciences & Mathematics, Awards $22 Million In Prizes At Gala Televised Ceremony In Silicon Valley. breakthroughprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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