James B. Breckinridge

American optical engineer (1939–2022)
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James B. Breckinridge

Summary

James B. Breckinridge is a human[1]. Born in Cleveland[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1939[3]. He passed away in Pasadena[4]. He died on June 12, 2022[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and optical engineer[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cleveland[2], James B. Breckinridge…
  • James B. Breckinridge passed away in Pasadena[4].
  • James B. Breckinridge was born on May 27, 1939[3].
  • James B. Breckinridge died on June 12, 2022[5].
  • James B. Breckinridge held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James B. Breckinridge's professions included astronomer[6].
  • James B. Breckinridge's professions included optical engineer[7].
  • James B. Breckinridge's field of work was optical engineering[10].
  • James B. Breckinridge was employed by Lick Observatory[11].
  • James B. Breckinridge was employed by Kitt Peak National Observatory[12].
  • Among James B. Breckinridge's employers was Jet Propulsion Laboratory[13].
  • James B. Breckinridge was employed by Zenith Electronics[14].
  • James B. Breckinridge's education included a stint at Case Western Reserve University[15].
  • James B. Breckinridge's education included a stint at University of Arizona[16].
  • James B. Breckinridge received the Fellow of the Optical Society[17].
  • James B. Breckinridge was a member of International Astronomical Union[18].
  • James B. Breckinridge is recorded as male[19].
  • James B. Breckinridge's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James B. Breckinridge's family name is recorded as Breckinridge[21].
  • James B. Breckinridge's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James B. Breckinridge's given name is recorded as Bernard[23].
  • James B. Breckinridge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

James B. Breckinridge was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on May 27, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at Case Western Reserve University[15], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1967[27], headquartered in Cleveland[28] and University of Arizona[16], a public university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1885[31], headquartered in Tucson[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and optical engineer[7]. James B. Breckinridge's field of work was optical engineering[10]. Employers include Lick Observatory[11], a university observatory[33], in United States[34]; Kitt Peak National Observatory[12], an astronomical observatory[35], in United States[36], founded in 1958[37]; Jet Propulsion Laboratory[13], a NASA facility[38], in United States[39], founded in 1936[40]; and Zenith Electronics[14], a business[41], in United States[42], founded in 1918[43].

Recognition

James B. Breckinridge received the Fellow of the Optical Society[17].

Death and Burial

James B. Breckinridge died on June 12, 2022[5]. He died in Pasadena[4].

Why It Matters

James B. Breckinridge is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was James B. Breckinridge born?

Born in Cleveland[2], James B. Breckinridge…

Where did James B. Breckinridge die?

James B. Breckinridge died in Pasadena[4].

What did James B. Breckinridge do for work?

James B. Breckinridge worked as astronomer[6] and optical engineer[7].

Where did James B. Breckinridge go to school?

James B. Breckinridge was educated at Case Western Reserve University[15] and University of Arizona[16].

What awards did James B. Breckinridge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Optical Society[17].

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  1. [2] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . optics.arizona.edu. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . optics.arizona.edu. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . optica.org. optica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. baas.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . optics.arizona.edu. optics.arizona.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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