Louis Alfred Becquerel

French physicist and medical researcher (1814–1862)
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Summary

Louis Alfred Becquerel was born on June 3, 1814[1], in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on January 1, 1862[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: February 12, 1866[8]
  • Father: Antoine César Becquerel[9]
  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Field of work: physics[11]
  • Employer: Paris Medical Faculty[12]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13]
  • Member of: Société anatomique de Paris[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: Famille Becquerel[16]
  • Commons category: Louis Alfred Becquerel[17]
  • Family name: Becquerel[18]
  • Given name: Alfred[19]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
  • Name in native language: Louis Alfred Becquerel[22]
  • Sibling: Edmond Becquerel[23]

Why It Matters

Louis Alfred Becquerel has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Louis Alfred Becquerel born?

Louis Alfred Becquerel's place of birth was former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Louis Alfred Becquerel die?

Louis Alfred Becquerel died in Paris[4].

Who were Louis Alfred Becquerel's parents?

Louis Alfred Becquerel's father was Antoine César Becquerel[9].

What did Louis Alfred Becquerel do for work?

Louis Alfred Becquerel worked as a physicist[5] and physician[6].

What awards did Louis Alfred Becquerel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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