Govind Swarup
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Summary
Govind Swarup was born on January 1, 1929[1], in Moradabad district[2]. He died on September 7, 2020[3], in Pune[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and researcher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 23, 1929[8], 1929[9]
- Date of death: 2020[10]
- Country of citizenship: India[11], British Raj[12]
- Native language: Hindi[13]
- Educated at: Stanford University[14], Tata Institute of Fundamental Research[15]
- Doctoral advisor: Ronald N. Bracewell[16]
- Award received: H K Firodia awards[17], Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology[18], Herschel Medal[19], Padma Shri in science & engineering[20], Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Medal[21], Meghnad Saha Medal[22], John Howard Dellinger Medal[23], Grote Reber Medal[24], Gujar Mal Modi Science Award[25], Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship[26], TWAS fellow[27], TWAS Prize for Physics[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29], Indian Academy of Sciences[30], International Astronomical Union[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Govind Swarup[33]
- Residence: Pune[34]
- Family name: Swarup[35]
- Given name: Govinda[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[37]
- Name in native language: गोविन्द स्वरुप[38]
- P14528: 30469[39]
Why It Matters
Govind Swarup is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Govind Swarup born?
Govind Swarup was born in Moradabad district[2].
Where did Govind Swarup die?
Govind Swarup passed away in Pune[4].
What did Govind Swarup do for work?
Govind Swarup worked as an astronomer[5] and researcher[6].
Where did Govind Swarup go to school?
Govind Swarup was educated at Stanford University[14] and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research[15].
What awards did Govind Swarup receive?
Honors received include H K Firodia awards[17], Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology[18], Herschel Medal[19], and Padma Shri in science & engineering[20].