Biography of Fritz Zwicky (1898-1974)

Fritz Zwicky (* 14. February 1898 in Varna; † 8. February 1974 in Pasadena) was a schweizer Physiker und Astronom. He was 75 years old. He studied at ETH Zurich. He worked at California Institute of Technology. His faith was atheism. He received 4 awards, including Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, Medal of Freedom. He was buried at Mollis.

Life Events

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1898

Born in Varna, Varna

1974

Died in Pasadena, Los Angeles County

Biography

Birthplace

Varna, Varna

Place of Death

Pasadena, Los Angeles County

Nationality

Switzerland

Religion

atheism

Burial Place

Mollis

Occupation(4)

astronomer physicist university teacher astrophysicist

Awards(4)

Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society Medal of Freedom Fellow of the American Physical Society International Space Hall of Fame

Education(1)

ETH Zurich

Employer(1)

California Institute of Technology

Nominations(1)

Nobel Prize in Physics

Life Events

2 Events

1898

Born in Varna, Varna

1974