Leen Decin

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Leen Decin

Summary

Leen Decin is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Roeselare[2]. She was born on December 6, 1974[3]. She worked as a professor[4], astrophysicist[5], researcher[6], and author[7]. She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Roeselare[2], Leen Decin…
  • Leen Decin was born on December 6, 1974[3].
  • Leen Decin was born on 1974[9].
  • Leen Decin held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • Leen Decin's professions included professor[4].
  • Leen Decin's professions included astrophysicist[5].
  • Leen Decin worked as a researcher[6].
  • Leen Decin's professions included author[7].
  • Among Leen Decin's employers was Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[11].
  • Leen Decin's education included a stint at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[12].
  • Leen Decin received the Frans Van Cauwelaert Prize[13].
  • Leen Decin received the Henri Vanderlinden Award[14].
  • Leen Decin was a member of International Astronomical Union[15].
  • Leen Decin is recorded as female[16].
  • Leen Decin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leen Decin's Commons category is recorded as Leen Decin[18].
  • Leen Decin's family name is recorded as Decin[19].
  • Leen Decin's given name is recorded as Leen[20].
  • Leen Decin's official website is recorded as https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/staff/senior-staff/leen[21].
  • Leen Decin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Leen Decin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[23].
  • Leen Decin's name in native language is recorded as Leen Decin[24].
  • Leen Decin's number of children is recorded as {'unit': '1', 'amount': '+3'}[25].
  • Leen Decin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[26].
  • Leen Decin's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Belgian scientists[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Roeselare[2], Leen Decin… Recorded date of birth include December 6, 1974[3] and 1974[9].

Education

Leen Decin's education included a stint at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[4], astrophysicist[5], researcher[6], and author[7]. Among Leen Decin's employers was Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Frans Van Cauwelaert Prize[13], a science award[28], in Belgium[29] and Henri Vanderlinden Award[14], a science award[30], in Belgium[31], founded in 1990[32].

Why It Matters

Leen Decin is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Leen Decin born?

Leen Decin's place of birth was Roeselare[2].

What did Leen Decin do for work?

Leen Decin worked as professor[4], astrophysicist[5], researcher[6], and author[7].

Where did Leen Decin go to school?

Leen Decin was educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[12].

What awards did Leen Decin receive?

Honors received include Frans Van Cauwelaert Prize[13] and Henri Vanderlinden Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . kvab.be. kvab.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . kvab.be. kvab.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . ster.kuleuven.ac.be. Retrieved . ster.kuleuven.ac.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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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