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Maurice Françon

1913 – 1996

French engineer and physicist

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About Maurice Françon

Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 83). Maurice Françon was a French physicist, engineer and university teacher.

Maurice Françon (15 June 1913 – 11 August 1996) was a French engineer, physicist and academic.

Early life Françon was born on rue de Littré in the 6th arrondissement of Paris on 15 June 1913. under the supervision of Pierre Fleury. that he submit in 1945 at the Sorbonne before a jury chaired by Charles Fabry. He became head of the Science faculty and in charge of practical work at the Institut d'optique Graduate School with André Maréchal.

Burial Maurice Françon is buried in Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University, Science Faculty of Paris
Positions held
President
Employers
École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University, Science Faculty of Paris, Pierre and Marie Curie University
Awards
Prix Félix-Robin; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Legion of Honour; C.E.K. Mees Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maurice Françon?

French engineer and physicist (1913-1996)

When was Maurice Françon born?

Maurice Françon was born on 15 June 1913 in Paris, 6th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Maurice Françon die?

Maurice Françon died on 11 August 1996 in Sallanches.

What was Maurice Françon's occupation?

Maurice Françon was a physicist, engineer and university teacher.

What nationality was Maurice Françon?

Maurice Françon was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maurice Françon

· Wikidata: Q3300800

· DBpedia: Maurice Françon

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