Nir Shaviv

israeli-American astrophysicist
Person human Q1993360
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Nir Shaviv

Summary

Nir Shaviv is a human[1]. Born in Ithaca[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1972[3]. He worked as an astrophysicist[4], physicist[5], university teacher[6], and climatologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nir Shaviv's place of birth was Ithaca[2].
  • Nir Shaviv was born on July 6, 1972[3].
  • Nir Shaviv's father was Giora Shaviv[9].
  • Nir Shaviv held citizenship in Israel[10].
  • Nir Shaviv held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Nir Shaviv's professions included astrophysicist[4].
  • Nir Shaviv's professions included physicist[5].
  • Nir Shaviv's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Nir Shaviv's professions included climatologist[7].
  • Nir Shaviv's field of work was astrophysics[12].
  • Among Nir Shaviv's employers was Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].
  • Nir Shaviv's doctoral advisor was Arnon Dar[14].
  • Nir Shaviv was a member of International Astronomical Union[15].
  • Nir Shaviv was influenced by Jan Veizer[16].
  • Nir Shaviv is recorded as male[17].
  • Nir Shaviv's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nir Shaviv's Commons category is recorded as Nir Shaviv[19].
  • Nir Shaviv's given name is recorded as Nir[20].
  • Nir Shaviv's given name is recorded as Hovsep[21].
  • Nir Shaviv's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[22].
  • Nir Shaviv's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Climate change[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ithaca[2], Nir Shaviv… he was born on July 6, 1972[3]. His father was Giora Shaviv[9].

Education

Nir Shaviv's doctoral advisor was Arnon Dar[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrophysicist[4], physicist[5], university teacher[6], and climatologist[7]. Nir Shaviv's field of work was astrophysics[12]. He was employed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].

Why It Matters

Nir Shaviv ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Nir Shaviv born?

Nir Shaviv's place of birth was Ithaca[2].

Who were Nir Shaviv's parents?

Nir Shaviv's father was Giora Shaviv[9].

What did Nir Shaviv do for work?

Nir Shaviv worked as astrophysicist[4], physicist[5], university teacher[6], and climatologist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . old.phys.huji.ac.il. old.phys.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . 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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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