David Todd Wilkinson
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Summary
David Todd Wilkinson was born on May 13, 1935[1], in Hillsdale[2]. He died on September 5, 2002[3], in Princeton[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: cosmology[10]
- Employer: Princeton University[11]
- Educated at: University of Michigan[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Horace Richard Crane[13]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[14], James Craig Watson Medal[15]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[16], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: Marc Davis[19], Edward J. Groth[20]
- Commons category: David Todd Wilkinson[21]
- Cause of death: cancer[22]
- Family name: Wilkinson[23]
- Given name: David[24], Todd[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
Why It Matters
David Todd Wilkinson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
His notable doctoral advisees include Marc Davis[29], an astronomer[30], b. 1947[31], of United States[32], awarded the Gruber Prize in Cosmology[33].
FAQs
Where was David Todd Wilkinson born?
David Todd Wilkinson's place of birth was Hillsdale[2].
Where did David Todd Wilkinson die?
David Todd Wilkinson passed away in Princeton[4].
What did David Todd Wilkinson do for work?
David Todd Wilkinson worked as an astronomer[5], astrophysicist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did David Todd Wilkinson go to school?
David Todd Wilkinson was educated at University of Michigan[12].
What awards did David Todd Wilkinson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14] and James Craig Watson Medal[15].