Francis Perrin

Summary

Francis Perrin is a human^[1]. Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1901^[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. He died on July 4, 1992^[5]. He worked as a physicist^[6], trade unionist^[7], chemist^[8], and professeur des universités^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[2], Francis Perrin…
• Francis Perrin died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].
• Francis Perrin was born on August 17, 1901^[3].
• Francis Perrin was born on March 17, 1901^[11].
• Francis Perrin died on July 4, 1992^[5].
• Francis Perrin's father was Jean Perrin^[12].
• Francis Perrin's mother was Henriette Perrin-Duportal^[13].
• A child of Francis Perrin was David Perrin^[14].
• Francis Perrin held citizenship in France^[15].
• Francis Perrin worked as a physicist^[6].
• Francis Perrin's professions included trade unionist^[7].
• Francis Perrin worked as a chemist^[8].
• Francis Perrin worked as a professeur des universités^[9].
• Francis Perrin held the position of high commissioner for atomic energy^[16].
• Francis Perrin held the position of assistant^[17].
• Francis Perrin held the position of docent^[18].
• Francis Perrin held the position of university teacher^[19].
• Francis Perrin held the position of honorary chairperson^[20].
• Francis Perrin held the position of visiting professor^[21].
• Francis Perrin was employed by Collège de France^[22].
• Francis Perrin was employed by Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission^[23].
• Francis Perrin was employed by Institut Henri Poincaré^[24].
• Francis Perrin was educated at École Normale Supérieure^[25].
• Francis Perrin's education included a stint at École alsacienne^[26].
• Francis Perrin was educated at Lycée Henri-IV^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[2], Francis Perrin… Recorded date of birth include August 17, 1901^[3] and March 17, 1901^[11]. His father was Jean Perrin^[12]. His mother was Henriette Perrin-Duportal^[13].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure^[25], a école normale supérieure^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1794^[30], headquartered in Paris^[31]; École alsacienne^[26], a school^[32], in France^[33], founded in 1874^[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris^[35]; Lycée Henri-IV^[27], an educational facility^[36], in France^[37], founded in 1796^[38]; and Science Faculty of Paris^[39], a faculty^[40], in France^[41], founded in 1811^[42]. Francis Perrin's doctoral advisor was Émile Borel^[43]. Academic degrees include doctorate in France^[44]. He studied under Louis de Broglie^[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist^[6], trade unionist^[7], chemist^[8], and professeur des universités^[9]. Employers include Collège de France^[22], a higher education institution^[46], in France^[47], founded in 1530^[48], headquartered in Paris^[49]; Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission^[23]; and Institut Henri Poincaré^[24]. Positions held include high commissioner for atomic energy^[16]; assistant^[17], a position^[50]; docent^[18], an academic rank^[51]; university teacher^[19], an academic profession^[52]; honorary chairperson^[20], an honorary position^[53]; and visiting professor^[21], an academic rank^[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[55], Three Physicists Prize^[56], Prize Louis Ancel^[57], honorary doctorate from Columbia University^[58], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala^[59], and Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit^[60].

Personal Life

A child of Francis Perrin was David Perrin^[14]. Political affiliations include Socialist Party^[61], a political party^[62], in France^[63], founded in 1969^[64], headquartered in rue de Solférino^[65]; Union of the Democratic Forces^[66], a political party^[67], in France^[68], founded in 1958^[69], headquartered in Paris^[70]; and Unified Socialist Party^[71], a political party^[72], in France^[73], founded in 1960^[74], headquartered in Paris^[75].

Death and Burial

Francis Perrin died on July 4, 1992^[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Perrin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[76] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[77]

He is credited with the discovery of Oklo natural nuclear fission reactor^[78], a natural nuclear fission reactor^[79], in Gabon^[80].

His notable doctoral advisees include Pierre-Gilles de Gennes^[81], a physicist^[82], 1932–2007^[83], of France^[84], awarded the CNRS Gold medal^[85], specialised in physics^[86].

FAQs

Where was Francis Perrin born?

Francis Perrin was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[2].

Where did Francis Perrin die?

Francis Perrin died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

Who were Francis Perrin's parents?

Francis Perrin's father was Jean Perrin^[12]. Francis Perrin's mother was Henriette Perrin-Duportal^[13].

What did Francis Perrin do for work?

Francis Perrin worked as physicist^[6], trade unionist^[7], chemist^[8], and professeur des universités^[9].

Where did Francis Perrin go to school?

Francis Perrin was educated at École Normale Supérieure^[25], École alsacienne^[26], Lycée Henri-IV^[27], and Science Faculty of Paris^[39].

What awards did Francis Perrin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[55], Three Physicists Prize^[56], Prize Louis Ancel^[57], and honorary doctorate from Columbia University^[58].

What did Francis Perrin discover?

Francis Perrin is credited as discoverer of Oklo natural nuclear fission reactor^[78].