René Pellat

French astrophysicist (1936–2003)
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René Pellat

Summary

René Pellat is a human[1]. He was born in Hussein Dey[2]. He was born on February 24, 1936[3]. He died in Royan[4]. He died on August 4, 2003[5]. He worked as an astronautical engineer[6], administrateur[7], researcher[8], and Q139379879[9].

Key Facts

  • René Pellat was born in Hussein Dey[2].
  • René Pellat died in Royan[4].
  • René Pellat was born on February 24, 1936[3].
  • René Pellat died on August 4, 2003[5].
  • René Pellat held citizenship in France[10].
  • René Pellat's professions included astronautical engineer[6].
  • René Pellat worked as an administrateur[7].
  • René Pellat's professions included researcher[8].
  • René Pellat's professions included Q139379879[9].
  • René Pellat's field of work was plasma physics[11].
  • René Pellat held the position of president[12].
  • René Pellat held the position of president[13].
  • René Pellat held the position of high commissioner for atomic energy[14].
  • René Pellat held the position of engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[15].
  • René Pellat held the position of consultant[16].
  • René Pellat held the position of consultant[17].
  • René Pellat's education included a stint at École polytechnique[18].
  • René Pellat was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19].
  • René Pellat was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20].
  • René Pellat was educated at Lycée Bugeaud[21].
  • René Pellat's education included a stint at University of Paris-Sud[22].
  • René Pellat was educated at Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3[23].
  • René Pellat received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • René Pellat received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • René Pellat received the CNRS silver medal[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hussein Dey[2], René Pellat… he was born on February 24, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[18], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19], an engineering college[31], in France[32], founded in 1747[33], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[34]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1965[37]; Lycée Bugeaud[21], a lycée[38], in France[39], founded in 1868[40]; University of Paris-Sud[22], a university in France[41], in France[42], founded in 1971[43], headquartered in Lille[44]; and Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3[23], an academic publisher[45], in France[46], founded in 1971[47], headquartered in Paris[48]. René Pellat earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronautical engineer[6], administrateur[7], researcher[8], and Q139379879[9]. René Pellat's field of work was plasma physics[11]. Positions held include president[12], a position[50]; high commissioner for atomic energy[14]; engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[15], a position[51], in France[52]; consultant[16], a profession[53]; researcher[54], an occupation[55]; and docent[56], an academic rank[57]. He supervised Jean-Michel Alimi as a doctoral student[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; CNRS silver medal[26], a science award[63], in France[64], founded in 1954[65]; and Knight of the National Order of Merit[66].

Death and Burial

René Pellat died on August 4, 2003[5]. He died in Royan[4]. The cause of death was hydrocution[67].

FAQs

Where was René Pellat born?

Born in Hussein Dey[2], René Pellat…

Where did René Pellat die?

René Pellat died in Royan[4].

What did René Pellat do for work?

René Pellat worked as astronautical engineer[6], administrateur[7], researcher[8], and Q139379879[9].

Where did René Pellat go to school?

René Pellat was educated at École polytechnique[18], École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], and Lycée Bugeaud[21].

What awards did René Pellat receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], CNRS silver medal[26], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[66].

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  1. 24d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description French astrophysicist (1936–2003)
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  2. 24d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Google knowledge graph id /g/121vl78c
    Cths person id 128876
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Field of work plasma physics
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