Michel Mayor
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Michel Mayor
Summary
Michel Mayor is a human[1]. He was born in Lausanne[2]. He was born on January 12, 1942[3]. He worked as a university teacher[4], astrophysicist[5], astronomer[6], physicist[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Lausanne[2], Michel Mayor…
- Michel Mayor was born on January 12, 1942[3].
- Michel Mayor held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
- Michel Mayor's professions included university teacher[4].
- Michel Mayor's professions included astrophysicist[5].
- Michel Mayor's professions included astronomer[6].
- Michel Mayor worked as a physicist[7].
- Michel Mayor worked as a researcher[8].
- Michel Mayor's field of work was astrophysics[11].
- Michel Mayor was employed by University of Geneva[12].
- Michel Mayor's education included a stint at University of Geneva[13].
- Michel Mayor's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[14].
- Michel Mayor received the Prix Jules Janssen[15].
- Michel Mayor received the Balzan Prize[16].
- Michel Mayor received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17].
- Michel Mayor received the Karl Schwarzschild Medal[18].
- Michel Mayor received the Wolf Prize in Physics[19].
- Michel Mayor received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
- Michel Mayor was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
- Michel Mayor was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Michel Mayor was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
- Michel Mayor was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[24].
- Michel Mayor was a member of International Astronomical Union[25].
- Michel Mayor is recorded as male[26].
- Michel Mayor's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Michel Mayor was born in Lausanne[2]. He was born on January 12, 1942[3].
Education
Educated at University of Geneva[13], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1559[30], headquartered in Geneva[31] and University of Lausanne[14], a public university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1537[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include university teacher[4], astrophysicist[5], astronomer[6], physicist[7], and researcher[8]. Michel Mayor's field of work was astrophysics[11]. Among his employers was University of Geneva[12]. Doctoral students include Xavier Bonfils[35] and Didier Queloz[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix Jules Janssen[15], a science award[37], in France[38], founded in 1897[39]; Balzan Prize[16], a science award[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1961[42]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17], a science award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1824[45]; Karl Schwarzschild Medal[18], a science award[46], in Germany[47]; Wolf Prize in Physics[19], a physics award[48], in Israel[49], founded in 1978[50]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[51], in France[52].
Why It Matters
Michel Mayor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of HD 209458 b[55], an exoplanet[56]; HD 82943 c[57], an exoplanet[58]; HD 121504 b[59], an exoplanet[60]; HD 82943 b[61], an exoplanet[62]; HD 114386 b[63], an exoplanet[64]; and Buru[65], an exoplanet[66].
His notable doctoral advisees include Didier Queloz[67].
FAQs
Where was Michel Mayor born?
Born in Lausanne[2], Michel Mayor…
What did Michel Mayor do for work?
Michel Mayor worked as university teacher[4], astrophysicist[5], astronomer[6], physicist[7], and researcher[8].
Where did Michel Mayor go to school?
Michel Mayor was educated at University of Geneva[13] and University of Lausanne[14].
What awards did Michel Mayor receive?
Honors received include Prix Jules Janssen[15], Balzan Prize[16], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[17], and Karl Schwarzschild Medal[18].
What did Michel Mayor discover?
Michel Mayor is credited as discoverer of HD 209458 b[55], HD 82943 c[57], HD 121504 b[59], and HD 82943 b[61].