Louis Alfred Becquerel

French physicist and medical researcher (1814–1862)
Person human Q320267
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Louis Alfred Becquerel

Summary

Louis Alfred Becquerel is a human[1]. Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1814[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1862[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Louis Alfred Becquerel was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel was born on June 3, 1814[3].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel died on January 1, 1862[5].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's father was Antoine César Becquerel[9].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel held citizenship in France[10].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's professions included physicist[6].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's professions included physician[7].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel was employed by Paris Medical Faculty[11].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel was a member of Société anatomique de Paris[13].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel is recorded as male[14].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's family is recorded as Q3064938[16].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's Commons category is recorded as Louis Alfred Becquerel[17].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's family name is recorded as Becquerel[18].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's given name is recorded as Alfred[19].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Alfred Becquerel'}[22].
  • Louis Alfred Becquerel's sibling is recorded as Edmond Becquerel[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], Louis Alfred Becquerel… he was born on June 3, 1814[3]. His father was Antoine César Becquerel[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and physician[7]. Louis Alfred Becquerel was employed by Paris Medical Faculty[11].

Recognition

Louis Alfred Becquerel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

Death and Burial

Louis Alfred Becquerel died on January 1, 1862[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Alfred Becquerel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

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 passed away 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 physicist[6] and physician[7].

What awards did Louis Alfred Becquerel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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