Pierre Janssen
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Summary
Pierre Janssen was born on February 22, 1824[1], in Paris[2]. He died on December 23, 1907[3], in Meudon[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], photographer[6], physicist[7], geologist[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11]
- Father: César Janssen[12]
- Spouse: Henrietta[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: university teacher[15], film director[16], film producer[17], cinematographer[18], film editor[19]
- Field of work: astronomy[20], physics[21], geology[22]
- Position held: president[23], chairperson[24], president of the French Academy of Sciences[25]
- Employer: Paris Observatory, PSL University[26]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Rumford Medal[28], Lalande Prize[29], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[30], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[31], Commander of the Legion of Honour[32], Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[33]
- Member of: Royal Society[34], French Academy of Sciences[35], Société Philomathique de Paris[36], Bureau des Longitudes[37], Société française de photographie[38], Fédération photographique de France[39], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[40], Russian Academy of Sciences[41], National Academy of Sciences[42], 1874 Transit of Venus French Expedition to Japan[43], Astronomical Society of France[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Commons category: Jules Janssen[46]
- Family name: Janssen[47]
- Given name: Pierre[48], Jules[49], César[50]
- Contributor to the creative work or subject: Francisco Antônio de Almeida Júnior[51]
- Significant event: funeral[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jules Janssen[53]
- Commons gallery: Pierre Janssen[54]
- Floruit: January 1, 1845[55]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[56], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[57], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[58], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pierre Janssen include Prix Jules Janssen[60], a science award[61], in France[62], founded in 1897[63]; Janssen[64], an impact crater[65]; Janssen Medal[66], a science award[67], in France[68], founded in 1886[69]; and Janssen Peak[70], a mountain[71].
Why It Matters
Pierre Janssen has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
He is credited with the discovery of helium[74], a chemical element[75] and Janssen revolver[76], an astronomical instrument[77], founded in 1874[78]. Entities named for him include Prix Jules Janssen[60], a science award[61], in France[62], founded in 1897[63]; Janssen[64], an impact crater[65]; Janssen Medal[66], a science award[67], in France[68], founded in 1886[69]; and Janssen Peak[70], a mountain[71].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Janssen born?
Pierre Janssen was born in Paris[2].
Where did Pierre Janssen die?
Pierre Janssen died in Meudon[4].
Who were Pierre Janssen's parents?
Pierre Janssen's father was César Janssen[12].
Who was Pierre Janssen married to?
Pierre Janssen's spouses include Henrietta[13].
What did Pierre Janssen do for work?
Pierre Janssen worked as an astronomer[5], photographer[6], physicist[7], geologist[8], and inventor[9].
What awards did Pierre Janssen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Rumford Medal[28], Lalande Prize[29], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[30].
What did Pierre Janssen discover?
Pierre Janssen is credited as discoverer of helium[74] and Janssen revolver[76].