Nigel Weiss

South African astronomer-mathematician
Person human Q6960265
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Nigel Weiss

Summary

Nigel Weiss is a human[1]. Born in Johannesburg[2], he… he was born on December 16, 1936[3]. He died on June 2020[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Weiss was born in Johannesburg[2].
  • Nigel Weiss was born on December 16, 1936[3].
  • Nigel Weiss died on June 2020[4].
  • Nigel Weiss died on June 24, 2020[8].
  • Nigel Weiss held citizenship in South Africa[9].
  • English was Nigel Weiss's native language[10].
  • Nigel Weiss's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Nigel Weiss's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Among Nigel Weiss's employers was University of Cambridge[11].
  • Nigel Weiss was educated at Clare College[12].
  • Nigel Weiss's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[13].
  • Nigel Weiss's doctoral advisor was Edward Bullard[14].
  • Nigel Weiss received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Nigel Weiss received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16].
  • Nigel Weiss was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Nigel Weiss was a member of Academia Europaea[18].
  • Nigel Weiss is recorded as male[19].
  • Nigel Weiss's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Paul Glendinning as a doctoral student[21].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Alastair M Rucklidge as a doctoral student[22].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Vivien Kirk as a doctoral student[23].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Pascale Garaud as a doctoral student[24].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Richard Peckover as a doctoral student[25].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised Paul Watson as a doctoral student[26].
  • Nigel Weiss supervised David Wynne Hughes as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Johannesburg[2], Nigel Weiss… he was born on December 16, 1936[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at Clare College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30] and University of Cambridge[13], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]. Nigel Weiss's doctoral advisor was Edward Bullard[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5] and mathematician[6]. Nigel Weiss was employed by University of Cambridge[11]. Doctoral students include Paul Glendinning[21], a mathematician[35], b. 1964[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Adams Prize[38], specialised in nonlinear system[39]; Alastair M Rucklidge[22], a researcher[40]; Vivien Kirk[23], a mathematician[41], of New Zealand[42], awarded the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring[43]; Pascale Garaud[24], an astrophysicist[44]; Richard Peckover[25]; and Paul Watson[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1824[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 2020[4] and June 24, 2020[8].

Why It Matters

Nigel Weiss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Glendinning[52], a mathematician[53], b. 1964[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Adams Prize[56], specialised in nonlinear system[57].

FAQs

Where was Nigel Weiss born?

Nigel Weiss's place of birth was Johannesburg[2].

What did Nigel Weiss do for work?

Nigel Weiss worked as astronomer[5] and mathematician[6].

Where did Nigel Weiss go to school?

Nigel Weiss was educated at Clare College[12] and University of Cambridge[13].

What awards did Nigel Weiss receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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