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Chih-Kung Jen

1906 – 1995

American physicist

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Lived 1906 – 1995 (aged 89). Chih-Kung Jen was an American physicist.

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Important facts

Born
2 October 1906, Qinyuan County
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 November 1995, Needham, Massachusetts
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
United States
Education
Tsinghua University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Employers
Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University
Also known as
Jen, Chih-Kung

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chih-Kung Jen?

American physicist

When was Chih-Kung Jen born?

Chih-Kung Jen was born on 2 October 1906 in Qinyuan County.

When did Chih-Kung Jen die?

Chih-Kung Jen died on 19 November 1995 in Massachusetts, Needham, Massachusetts.

What was Chih-Kung Jen's occupation?

Chih-Kung Jen was a physicist.

What nationality was Chih-Kung Jen?

Chih-Kung Jen was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chih-Kung Jen

· Wikidata: Q5097255

· DBpedia: Chih-Kung Jen

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