About George B. Field
Lived 1929 – 2024 (aged 94). George B. Field was an American astronomer and university teacher, known for Astrophysics.
Doctoral students Among his doctoral student mentees were: Eric G. Blackman, Sean M. Carroll, Carl E. Heiles, Richard Conn Henry, Christopher McKee, Péter Mészáros and Paul R. Shapiro.
Awards 1978 Karl Schwarzschild Medal 1989 Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences 2014 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George B. Field's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George B. Field's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George B. Field?
American astronomer
When was George B. Field born?
George B. Field was born on 25 October 1929 in Providence.
When did George B. Field die?
George B. Field died on 31 July 2024.
What was George B. Field's occupation?
George B. Field was an astronomer and university teacher.
What was George B. Field known for?
George B. Field was known for Astrophysics.
What nationality was George B. Field?
George B. Field was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George B. Field. https://biography.guide/george-b-field/
MLA: "George B. Field." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-b-field/.
Chicago: "George B. Field." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-b-field/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC