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Arnold Wolfendale

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Biography of Arnold Wolfendale

25. Jun 1927 – 21. Dec 2020(93 years)Died in:Durham, England

Britischer Astronom und Physiker

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Rugby, England

Durham, England

United Kingdom

atheism

Occupation(3)

astronomer physicist astrophysicist

Awards(5)

Fellow of the Royal Society Homi Bhabha Award Royal Society Bakerian Medal Knight Bachelor honorary doctorate

Education(2)

University of Manchester Stretford Grammar School

Employer(1)

Durham University

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Astronomer Royal

Arnold Wolfendale (* 25. June 1927 in Rugby; † 21. December 2020 in Durham) was a britischer Astronom und Physiker. He was 93 years old. His education included University of Manchester and Stretford Grammar School. He worked at Durham University. His faith was atheism. He received 5 awards, including Fellow of the Royal Society, Homi Bhabha Award.

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1927

Born in Rugby, England

2020

Died in Durham, England

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