Pol Swings

Summary

Pol Swings is a human^[1]. Born in Ransart^[2], he… he was born on +1906-09-24T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Esneux^[4]. He died on +1983-10-28T00:00:00Z^[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 (3 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 +1906-09-24T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Pol Swings died on +1983-10-28T00:00:00Z^[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 +1906-09-24T00:00:00Z^[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 +1983-10-28T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Esneux^[4].

Why It Matters

Pol Swings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 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]

His notable doctoral advisees include Marcel Nicolet^[55], an astrophysicist^[56], 1912–1996^[57], of Belgium^[58], awarded the William Bowie Medal^[59], specialised in astrophysics^[60] and Paul Ledoux^[61], an astronomer^[62], 1914–1988^[63], of Belgium^[64], awarded the Francqui Prize^[65].

FAQs

Where was Pol Swings born?

Born in Ransart^[2], Pol Swings…

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].