William E. Gordon
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Summary
William E. Gordon is a human[1]. He was born in Paterson[2]. He was born on January 8, 1918[3]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. He died on February 16, 2010[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Paterson[2].
- William E. Gordon passed away in Ithaca[4].
- William E. Gordon was born on January 8, 1918[3].
- William E. Gordon died on February 16, 2010[5].
- William E. Gordon held citizenship in United States[10].
- William E. Gordon's professions included physicist[6].
- William E. Gordon worked as an astronomer[7].
- William E. Gordon's professions included university teacher[8].
- William E. Gordon was employed by Cornell University[11].
- Among William E. Gordon's employers was Rice University[12].
- William E. Gordon was educated at Cornell University[13].
- William E. Gordon's education included a stint at Cornell University College of Engineering[14].
- William E. Gordon's doctoral advisor was Henry G. Booker[15].
- A notable student of William E. Gordon was Anthea J. Coster[16].
- William E. Gordon received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
- William E. Gordon received the Arctowski Medal[18].
- William E. Gordon was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
- William E. Gordon was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
- William E. Gordon is recorded as male[21].
- William E. Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- William E. Gordon supervised Ralph Bolgiano Jr. as a doctoral student[23].
- William E. Gordon supervised Richard A. Behnke as a doctoral student[24].
- William E. Gordon supervised Herbert C. Carlson as a doctoral student[25].
- William E. Gordon supervised Frank T. Djuth as a doctoral student[26].
- William E. Gordon supervised Lewis M. Duncan as a doctoral student[27].
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Origins and Family
William E. Gordon's place of birth was Paterson[2]. He was born on January 8, 1918[3].
Education
Educated at Cornell University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and Cornell University College of Engineering[14], an engineering college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1870[34]. William E. Gordon's doctoral advisor was Henry G. Booker[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Cornell University[11], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1865[37], headquartered in Ithaca[38] and Rice University[12], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1891[41], headquartered in Houston[42]. A notable student of William E. Gordon was Anthea J. Coster[16]. Doctoral students include Ralph Bolgiano Jr.[23], an electrical engineer[43], 1922–2002[44], of United States[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[46], specialised in electromagnetic wave[47]; Richard A. Behnke[24]; Herbert C. Carlson[25]; Frank T. Djuth[26]; and Lewis M. Duncan[27].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[48], in United States[49], founded in 1925[50] and Arctowski Medal[18], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1969[53].
Death and Burial
William E. Gordon died on February 16, 2010[5]. He passed away in Ithaca[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William E. Gordon include Arecibo Radio Telescope[54], a radio telescope[55], in Puerto Rico[56].
Why It Matters
William E. Gordon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Arecibo Radio Telescope[54], a radio telescope[55], in Puerto Rico[56].
FAQs
Where was William E. Gordon born?
William E. Gordon's place of birth was Paterson[2].
Where did William E. Gordon die?
William E. Gordon passed away in Ithaca[4].
What did William E. Gordon do for work?
William E. Gordon worked as physicist[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did William E. Gordon go to school?
William E. Gordon was educated at Cornell University[13] and Cornell University College of Engineering[14].
What awards did William E. Gordon receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17] and Arctowski Medal[18].