Yervant Terzian

American astronomer
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Yervant Terzian

Summary

Yervant Terzian is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1939[3]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. He died on November 25, 2019[5]. He worked as an astrophysicist[6] and astronomer[7].

Key Facts

  • Yervant Terzian was born in Alexandria[2].
  • Yervant Terzian passed away in Ithaca[4].
  • Yervant Terzian was born on February 9, 1939[3].
  • Yervant Terzian died on November 25, 2019[5].
  • Yervant Terzian held citizenship in Egypt[8].
  • Yervant Terzian held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Yervant Terzian is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[10].
  • Yervant Terzian worked as an astrophysicist[6].
  • Yervant Terzian worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Yervant Terzian's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Yervant Terzian was employed by Cornell University[12].
  • Among Yervant Terzian's employers was Arecibo Observatory[13].
  • Yervant Terzian's education included a stint at The American University in Cairo[14].
  • Yervant Terzian's education included a stint at Indiana University[15].
  • Yervant Terzian received the Medal of Anania Shirakatsi[16].
  • Yervant Terzian received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia[18].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[19].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of International Scientific Radio Union[20].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of Sigma Xi[21].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of Astronomical Society of New York[22].
  • Yervant Terzian was a member of Society for Scientific Exploration[23].
  • Yervant Terzian's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].
  • Yervant Terzian is recorded as male[25].
  • Yervant Terzian's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alexandria[2], Yervant Terzian… he was born on February 9, 1939[3]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[10].

Education

Educated at The American University in Cairo[14], a private university[27], in Egypt[28], founded in 1919[29], headquartered in Cairo[30] and Indiana University[15], a state university system[31], in United States[32], founded in 1820[33], headquartered in Bloomington[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrophysicist[6] and astronomer[7]. Yervant Terzian's field of work was astronomy[11]. Employers include Cornell University[12], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1865[37], headquartered in Ithaca[38] and Arecibo Observatory[13], an astronomical observatory[39], in United States[40], founded in 1963[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Anania Shirakatsi[16], a medallion[42], in Armenia[43], founded in 1993[44] and NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17], a medallion[45], in United States[46], founded in 1959[47].

Personal Life

Yervant Terzian's religion is recorded as Christianity[24].

Death and Burial

Yervant Terzian died on November 25, 2019[5]. He passed away in Ithaca[4].

FAQs

Where was Yervant Terzian born?

Yervant Terzian's place of birth was Alexandria[2].

Where did Yervant Terzian die?

Yervant Terzian passed away in Ithaca[4].

What did Yervant Terzian do for work?

Yervant Terzian worked as astrophysicist[6] and astronomer[7].

Where did Yervant Terzian go to school?

Yervant Terzian was educated at The American University in Cairo[14] and Indiana University[15].

What awards did Yervant Terzian receive?

Honors received include Medal of Anania Shirakatsi[16] and NASA Distinguished Service Medal[17].

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