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Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac

1880 – 1963

French physicist

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Lived 1880 – 1963 (aged 82). Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac was a French physicist.

Louis Dominique Joseph Armand Dunoyer de Segonzac (14 November 1880 – 27 August 1963) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Valz Prize by the French Academy of Sciences in 1929 for research on spirit levels and on photoelectric cells as applied to astronomy.

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Important facts

Born
14 November 1880, Versailles
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 August 1963, Versailles
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
France
Education
École Normale Supérieure
Positions held
President, Director
Employers
University of Paris
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Order of the Francisque; Valz Prize
Also known as
Louis Dominique Joseph Armand Dunoyer de Segonzac

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac?

French physicist (1880–1963)

When was Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac born?

Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac was born on 14 November 1880 in Versailles.

When did Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac die?

Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac died on 27 August 1963 in Versailles.

What was Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac's occupation?

Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac was a physicist.

What nationality was Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac?

Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac

· Wikidata: Q338327

· DBpedia: Louis Dunoyer de Segonzac

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