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Jean-Louis Basdevant

French scholar (physics)
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Jean-Louis Basdevant

Summary

Jean-Louis Basdevant is a human[1]. Born in Bucharest[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1939[3]. He passed away in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 6, 2025[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], professeur des universités[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Jean-Louis Basdevant was born in Bucharest[2].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant died in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant was born on September 18, 1939[3].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant died on April 6, 2025[5].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's father was Jean Basdevant[9].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's mother was Denise Basdevant[10].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant worked as a physicist[6].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant worked as a professeur des universités[7].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's field of work was physics[12].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's field of work was quantum physics[13].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's field of work was astrophysics[14].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's field of work was history of science[15].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant was employed by École polytechnique[16].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[17].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant supervised Salah Boukraa as a doctoral student[21].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's family name is recorded as Basdevant[22].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's given name is recorded as Jean-Louis[23].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's birth name is recorded as Jean-Louis Henri René Basdevant[25].
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant's name in native language is recorded as Jean-Louis Basdevant[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Louis Basdevant's place of birth was Bucharest[2]. He was born on September 18, 1939[3]. His father was Jean Basdevant[9]. His mother was Denise Basdevant[10].

Education

Jean-Louis Basdevant's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], professeur des universités[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include physics[12], a branch of science[27]; quantum physics[13], a branch of physics[28]; astrophysics[14], a branch of astronomy[29]; and history of science[15], an academic discipline[30]. Among Jean-Louis Basdevant's employers was École polytechnique[16]. He supervised Salah Boukraa as a doctoral student[21].

Recognition

Jean-Louis Basdevant received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Jean-Louis Basdevant died on April 6, 2025[5]. He died in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Louis Basdevant born?

Born in Bucharest[2], Jean-Louis Basdevant…

Where did Jean-Louis Basdevant die?

Jean-Louis Basdevant passed away in 19th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Louis Basdevant's parents?

Jean-Louis Basdevant's father was Jean Basdevant[9]. Jean-Louis Basdevant's mother was Denise Basdevant[10].

What did Jean-Louis Basdevant do for work?

Jean-Louis Basdevant worked as physicist[6], professeur des universités[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Jean-Louis Basdevant go to school?

Jean-Louis Basdevant was educated at École Normale Supérieure[17].

What awards did Jean-Louis Basdevant receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . ax.polytechnique.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . ax.polytechnique.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → École Normale Supérieure
    National library of israel id (old) → 002322961
    Name in native language → Jean-Louis Basdevant
    Cinii research id → 1140000791744749440
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