Maurice Françon

French engineer and physicist (1913-1996)
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Maurice Françon

Summary

Maurice Françon is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 15, 1913[3]. He died in Sallanches[4]. He died on August 11, 1996[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Maurice Françon was born in Paris[2].
  • Maurice Françon passed away in Sallanches[4].
  • Maurice Françon was born on June 15, 1913[3].
  • Maurice Françon died on August 11, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].
  • Maurice Françon held citizenship in France[10].
  • Maurice Françon worked as a physicist[6].
  • Maurice Françon's professions included engineer[7].
  • Maurice Françon worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Maurice Françon held the position of president[11].
  • Among Maurice Françon's employers was École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[12].
  • Among Maurice Françon's employers was Science Faculty of Paris[13].
  • Among Maurice Françon's employers was Pierre and Marie Curie University[14].
  • Maurice Françon was educated at École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[15].
  • Maurice Françon's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[16].
  • Maurice Françon's doctoral advisor was Pierre Fleury[17].
  • Maurice Françon received the Prix Félix-Robin[18].
  • Maurice Françon received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19].
  • Maurice Françon received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[20].
  • Maurice Françon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Maurice Françon received the C.E.K. Mees Medal[22].
  • Maurice Françon was a member of Q2985469[23].
  • Maurice Françon was a member of Royal Microscopical Society[24].
  • Maurice Françon is recorded as male[25].
  • Maurice Françon's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Françon was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 15, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[15], an engineering college[27], in France[28], founded in 1917[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30] and Science Faculty of Paris[16], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1811[33]. Maurice Françon's doctoral advisor was Pierre Fleury[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[12], an engineering college[34], in France[35], founded in 1917[36], headquartered in Palaiseau[37]; Science Faculty of Paris[13], a faculty[38], in France[39], founded in 1811[40]; and Pierre and Marie Curie University[14], a university in France[41], in France[42], founded in 1971[43], headquartered in Paris[44]. Maurice Françon held the position of president[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Félix-Robin[18], a science award[45], in France[46], founded in 1917[47]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], an award[48], in France[49]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[20], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; and C.E.K. Mees Medal[22], a science award[54], founded in 1962[55].

Death and Burial

Maurice Françon died on August 11, 1996[5]. He passed away in Sallanches[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Françon born?

Born in Paris[2], Maurice Françon…

Where did Maurice Françon die?

Maurice Françon died in Sallanches[4].

What did Maurice Françon do for work?

Maurice Françon worked as physicist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Maurice Françon go to school?

Maurice Françon was educated at École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[15] and Science Faculty of Paris[16].

What awards did Maurice Françon receive?

Honors received include Prix Félix-Robin[18], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], Knight of the National Order of Merit[20], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

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    Educated at École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University, Science Faculty of Paris
    Nominated for Nobel Prize in Physics
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