Ignas Snellen
Dutch astronomer
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Summary
Ignas Snellen was born on June 6, 1970[1], in Geldrop[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3] and university teacher[4]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1970[6]
- Father: Ig Snellen[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[8]
- Field of work: astrophysics[9]
- Employer: Leiden University[10], University of Edinburgh[11]
- Notable work: list of exoplanet discoverers[12]
- Award received: Spinoza Prize[13]
- Member of: International Astronomical Union[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Snellen[16]
- Given name: Ignas[17], Alexander[18], Gerard[19]
- Official website: http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/~snellen[20]
- Work location: Leiden Observatory[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[22], English[23]
- Birth name: Ignas Alexander Gerard Snellen[24]
- Name in native language: Ignas Snellen[25]
FAQs
Where was Ignas Snellen born?
Ignas Snellen's place of birth was Geldrop[2].
Who were Ignas Snellen's parents?
Ignas Snellen's father was Ig Snellen[7].
What did Ignas Snellen do for work?
Ignas Snellen worked as an astronomer[3] and university teacher[4].
What awards did Ignas Snellen receive?
Honors received include Spinoza Prize[13].