William E. Harris

Canadian astronomer and professor
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William E. Harris

Summary

William E. Harris is a human[1]. Born in Edmonton[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1947[3]. He worked as an astrophysicist[4] and astronomer[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Edmonton[2], William E. Harris…
  • William E. Harris was born on November 28, 1947[3].
  • William E. Harris held citizenship in Canada[6].
  • William E. Harris's professions included astrophysicist[4].
  • William E. Harris's professions included astronomer[5].
  • William E. Harris held the position of professor emeritus[7].
  • Among William E. Harris's employers was McMaster University[8].
  • William E. Harris was educated at University of Alberta[9].
  • William E. Harris's education included a stint at Yale University[10].
  • William E. Harris's doctoral advisor was René Racine[11].
  • William E. Harris was a member of Royal Society of Canada[12].
  • William E. Harris was a member of Canadian Astronomical Society[13].
  • William E. Harris was a member of International Astronomical Union[14].
  • William E. Harris is recorded as male[15].
  • William E. Harris's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William E. Harris supervised Gwendoline Eadie as a doctoral student[17].
  • William E. Harris's family name is recorded as Harris[18].
  • William E. Harris's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William E. Harris's given name is recorded as Edgar[20].
  • William E. Harris's work location is recorded as Hamilton[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William E. Harris's place of birth was Edmonton[2]. He was born on November 28, 1947[3].

Education

Educated at University of Alberta[9], an autonomous university[22], in Canada[23], founded in 1906[24], headquartered in Edmonton[25] and Yale University[10], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1701[28], headquartered in New Haven[29]. William E. Harris's doctoral advisor was René Racine[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrophysicist[4] and astronomer[5]. William E. Harris was employed by McMaster University[8]. He held the position of professor emeritus[7]. He supervised Gwendoline Eadie as a doctoral student[17].

FAQs

Where was William E. Harris born?

William E. Harris was born in Edmonton[2].

What did William E. Harris do for work?

William E. Harris worked as astrophysicist[4] and astronomer[5].

Where did William E. Harris go to school?

William E. Harris was educated at University of Alberta[9] and Yale University[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . experts.mcmaster.ca. Retrieved . experts.mcmaster.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . physics.mcmaster.ca. Retrieved . physics.mcmaster.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . physics.mcmaster.ca. Retrieved . physics.mcmaster.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Alberta, University of Toronto, Yale University
    Inspire-hep author id W.E.Harris.9, W.E.Harris.7
    Astrogen id 2462
    Place of birth Edmonton
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