Pol Swings
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Summary
Pol Swings is a human[1]. Born in Ransart[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1906[3]. He passed away in Esneux[4]. He died on October 28, 1983[5]. He worked as an astrophysicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Pol Swings's place of birth was Ransart[2].
- Pol Swings passed away in Esneux[4].
- Pol Swings was born on September 24, 1906[3].
- Pol Swings died on October 28, 1983[5].
- A child of Pol Swings was Jean-Pierre Swings[9].
- Pol Swings held citizenship in Belgium[10].
- French was Pol Swings's native language[11].
- Pol Swings worked as an astrophysicist[6].
- Pol Swings's professions included university teacher[7].
- Pol Swings was employed by University of Liège[12].
- Pol Swings's education included a stint at University of Liège[13].
- Pol Swings's doctoral advisor was Marcel Dehalu[14].
- A notable student of Pol Swings was Marcel Nicolet[15].
- Pol Swings received the Francqui Prize[16].
- Pol Swings received the Prix Jules Janssen[17].
- Pol Swings received the Janssen Medal[18].
- Pol Swings received the honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[19].
- Pol Swings received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[20].
- Pol Swings received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].
- Pol Swings was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
- Pol Swings was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Pol Swings was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
- Pol Swings was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
- Pol Swings was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
- Pol Swings was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[27].
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Origins and Family
Pol Swings's place of birth was Ransart[2]. He was born on September 24, 1906[3]. French was his native language[11].
Education
Pol Swings was educated at University of Liège[13]. His doctoral advisor was Marcel Dehalu[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astrophysicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Pol Swings's employers was University of Liège[12]. A notable student of him was Marcel Nicolet[15]. Doctoral students include Marcel Nicolet[28], an astrophysicist[29], 1912–1996[30], of Belgium[31], awarded the William Bowie Medal[32], specialised in astrophysics[33] and Paul Ledoux[34], an astronomer[35], 1914–1988[36], of Belgium[37], awarded the Francqui Prize[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Francqui Prize[16], a science award[39], in Belgium[40], founded in 1933[41]; Prix Jules Janssen[17], a science award[42], in France[43], founded in 1897[44]; Janssen Medal[18], a science award[45], in France[46], founded in 1886[47]; honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[19], an award[48], in Czech Republic[49]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[20], a grade of an order[50], in Belgium[51]; and Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[52], in Belgium[53].
Personal Life
A child of Pol Swings was Jean-Pierre Swings[9].
Death and Burial
Pol Swings died on October 28, 1983[5]. He died in Esneux[4].
Why It Matters
Pol Swings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Ledoux[56], an astronomer[57], 1914–1988[58], of Belgium[59], awarded the Francqui Prize[60] and Marcel Nicolet[61], an astrophysicist[62], 1912–1996[63], of Belgium[64], awarded the William Bowie Medal[65], specialised in astrophysics[66].
FAQs
Where was Pol Swings born?
Born in Ransart[2].
Where did Pol Swings die?
Pol Swings passed away in Esneux[4].
What did Pol Swings do for work?
Pol Swings worked as astrophysicist[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Pol Swings go to school?
Pol Swings was educated at University of Liège[13].
What awards did Pol Swings receive?
Honors received include Francqui Prize[16], Prix Jules Janssen[17], Janssen Medal[18], and honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[19].