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Adam Dziewonski

1936 – 2016

Polish-American seismologist

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About Adam Dziewonski

Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 79). Adam Dziewonski was a Polish and American seismologist and geologist.

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Important facts

Born

15 November 1936, Lviv

Birth century

20th century

Died

1 March 2016, Cambridge

Occupation

Seismologist, geologist

Nationality

Poland, United States

Education

University of Warsaw

Employers

Harvard University, University of Texas at Austin

Awards

William Bowie Medal; Crafoord Prize in Geosciences; Guggenheim Fellowship; Crafoord Prize

Also known as

Adam Marian Dziewonski, Adam M. Dziewoński, Adam M. Dziewonski, Adam M Dziewonski, A. M. Dziewonski, A.M. Dziewonski

A. Dziewonski, A M Dziewonski, Adam Marian Dziewoński

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Adam Dziewonski's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Adam Dziewonski?

Polish-American seismologist (1936-2016)

When was Adam Dziewonski born?

Adam Dziewonski was born on 15 November 1936 in Lviv.

When did Adam Dziewonski die?

Adam Dziewonski died on 1 March 2016 in Cambridge.

What was Adam Dziewonski's occupation?

Adam Dziewonski was a seismologist and geologist.

What nationality was Adam Dziewonski?

Adam Dziewonski was Polish and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Dziewonski

· Wikidata: Q349221

· DBpedia: Adam Dziewonski

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