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Boris Garfinkel

1904 – 1999

American astronomer

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About Boris Garfinkel

Lived 1904 – 1999 (aged 94–95). Boris Garfinkel was a Russian astronomer.

Boris Garfinkel (1904–1999) was an American astronomer. Among other honors, he won the Brouwer Award in 1981.

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Important facts

Born

18 November 1904, Rzhev

Birth century

20th century

Died

1999, West Palm Beach

Occupation

Astronomer

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

Yale University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Boris Garfinkel's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Garfinkel?

American astronomer

When was Boris Garfinkel born?

Boris Garfinkel was born on 18 November 1904 in Rzhev.

When did Boris Garfinkel die?

Boris Garfinkel died in 1999 in West Palm Beach.

What was Boris Garfinkel's occupation?

Boris Garfinkel was an astronomer.

What nationality was Boris Garfinkel?

Boris Garfinkel was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Garfinkel

· Wikidata: Q102945094

· DBpedia: Boris Garfinkel

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