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Jean-Émile Charon

1920 – 1998

French physicist and philosopher

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Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 78). Jean-Émile Charon was a French physicist, nuclear physicist, engineer and philosopher.

Jean-Émile Charon (; 25 February 1920, in Paris – June 1998, in Paris) was a French nuclear physicist, philosopher and writer. He was the author of over 20 books on physics, scientific philosophy, and computer science. He conducted nuclear research at France's Commissariat à l'énergie atomique (Atomic Energy Authority).

Selected writings Charon, J-E. Theorie de la Relativité Complexe. Paris: Albin Michel, 1977. Translated title: Complex Relativity: Unifying All Four Physical Interactions, Paragon House Publishing, 1988. Charon, J-E. L'Esprit, cet Inconnu. Paris: Albin Michel, 1977. Translated title: The Spirit: That Stranger Inside Us, Infinity Publishing, 2004. 1st Translation: The Unknown Spirit: The Unity of Spirit and Matter in Space and Time, Coventure, 1983.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
ESPCI Paris, PSL University
Awards
Henry Malherbe Prize
Also known as
Jean-Emile Charon, Jean-Émile-Octave Charon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Émile Charon?

French physicist and philosopher (1920-1998)

When was Jean-Émile Charon born?

Jean-Émile Charon was born on 25 February 1920 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Jean-Émile Charon die?

Jean-Émile Charon died on 8 June 1998 in Ballainvilliers.

What was Jean-Émile Charon's occupation?

Jean-Émile Charon was a physicist, nuclear physicist, engineer and philosopher.

What nationality was Jean-Émile Charon?

Jean-Émile Charon was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Émile Charon

· Wikidata: Q438261

· DBpedia: Jean-Émile Charon

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