Georges Lemaître
Belgian astrophysicist and Catholic priest (1894–1966)
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Summary
Georges Lemaître was born on July 17, 1894[1], in Charleroi[2]. He died on June 20, 1966[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a cosmologist[5], mathematician[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and physicist[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Occupation: astrophysicist[13], astronomer[14], Catholic theologian[15]
- Field of work: astrophysics[16]
- Employer: Harvard University[17], Catholic University of Leuven[18], Belgian Armed Forces[19]
- Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[20], University of Cambridge[21], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], Grand Seminary Mechelen[23]
- Doctoral advisor: Charles-Jean de la Vallée Poussin[24]
- Student: René Van der Borght[25]
- Award received: Eddington Medal[26], Prix Jules Janssen[27], Mendel Medal[28], Military Cross[29], Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[30], Commander of the Order of Leopold[31], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[32], Croix de guerre[33], Francqui Prize[34]
- Member of: Pontifical Academy of Sciences[35], Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[36], American Philosophical Society[37]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Doctoral student: Louis Philippe Bouckaert[40], Rene DeVogelaere[41], Andre Deprit[42]
- Honorific prefix: Reverend[43], Monsignor[44]
- Publication date: 1927[45]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[46]
- Family name: Lemaître[47]
- Given name: Georges[48], Henri[49], Joseph[50], Édouard[51], Edouard[52]
FAQs
Where was Georges Lemaître born?
Georges Lemaître's place of birth was Charleroi[2].
Where did Georges Lemaître die?
Georges Lemaître passed away in Leuven[4].
What did Georges Lemaître do for work?
Georges Lemaître worked as a cosmologist[5], mathematician[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and physicist[9].
Where did Georges Lemaître go to school?
Georges Lemaître was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[20], University of Cambridge[21], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], and Grand Seminary Mechelen[23].
What awards did Georges Lemaître receive?
Honors received include Eddington Medal[26], Prix Jules Janssen[27], Mendel Medal[28], and Military Cross[29].