About Tom Gehrels
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 86). Tom Gehrels was a Dutch and American astronomer, resistance fighter and engelandvaarder.
Anton Marie Jacob "Tom" Gehrels During World War II he was, as a teenager, active in the Dutch Resistance. Towards the end of the book review it reads: Von Braun needs no phony defense, for he was a great man in his own scientific specialization... What is needed is a more sophisticated historical perspective....
Tom Gehrels was the husband of Aleida J. Gehrels (née de Stoppelaar) and father of Neil Gehrels, George Gehrels and Jo-Ann Gehrels. He died in Tucson, Arizona. The minor planet 1777 Gehrels was named in his honour.
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Who was Tom Gehrels?
Dutch astronomer (1925–2011)
When was Tom Gehrels born?
Tom Gehrels was born on 21 February 1925 in Haarlemmermeer.
When did Tom Gehrels die?
Tom Gehrels died on 11 July 2011 in Tucson.
What was Tom Gehrels's occupation?
Tom Gehrels was an astronomer, resistance fighter and engelandvaarder.
What nationality was Tom Gehrels?
Tom Gehrels was Dutch and American.
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