David Aitken

British physicist (1926–2021)
Person human Q120135075
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Summary

David Aitken is a human[1]. He was born in North Wales[2]. He was born on May 16, 1926[3]. He died on August 10, 2021[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and astronomer[6].

Key Facts

  • David Aitken was born in North Wales[2].
  • David Aitken was born on May 16, 1926[3].
  • David Aitken died on August 10, 2021[4].
  • David Aitken held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • David Aitken's professions included physicist[5].
  • David Aitken worked as an astronomer[6].
  • David Aitken's field of work was infrared astronomy[8].
  • Among David Aitken's employers was University College London[9].
  • David Aitken was employed by University of Melbourne[10].
  • David Aitken was employed by UNSW Canberra[11].
  • David Aitken's education included a stint at University College London[12].
  • David Aitken's doctoral advisor was Franz Ferdinand Heymann[13].
  • David Aitken is recorded as male[14].
  • David Aitken's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Aitken's family name is recorded as Aitken[16].
  • David Aitken's given name is recorded as David[17].
  • David Aitken's given name is recorded as Keith[18].
  • David Aitken's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

David Aitken was born in North Wales[2]. He was born on May 16, 1926[3].

Education

David Aitken was educated at University College London[12]. His doctoral advisor was Franz Ferdinand Heymann[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[5] and astronomer[6]. David Aitken's field of work was infrared astronomy[8]. Employers include University College London[9], a university college[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1826[22], headquartered in UCL Main Building[23]; University of Melbourne[10], a public university[24], in Australia[25], founded in 1853[26]; and UNSW Canberra[11], a university college[27], in Australia[28].

Death and Burial

David Aitken died on August 10, 2021[4].

FAQs

Where was David Aitken born?

David Aitken's place of birth was North Wales[2].

What did David Aitken do for work?

David Aitken worked as physicist[5] and astronomer[6].

Where did David Aitken go to school?

David Aitken was educated at University College London[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Q6867
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Member of: International Astronomical Union, via https://mix-n-match.toolforge.org/#/entry/291502031 ;"
  2. 17w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imported from → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Prabook id → 3344554
    Place of birth → North Wales
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