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Valentine Telegdi

1922 – 2006

American physicist

Physicist University teacher
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About Valentine Telegdi

Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 84). Valentine Telegdi was an American and Hungarian physicist and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born
11 January 1922, Budapest
Birth century
20th century
Died
8 April 2006, Pasadena
Occupation
Physicist, university teacher
Nationality
United States, Hungary
Education
University of Lausanne, CERN, California Institute of Technology, ETH Zürich
Employers
Harvard University, University of Chicago, CERN, ETH Zurich
Awards
Wolf Prize in Physics; Lilienfeld Prize; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; United States National Academy of Sciences
Also known as
Valentine L. Telegdi, Valentine Louis Telegdi, Valentin Telegdi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Valentine Telegdi?

American physicist (1922–2006)

When was Valentine Telegdi born?

Valentine Telegdi was born on 11 January 1922 in Budapest.

When did Valentine Telegdi die?

Valentine Telegdi died on 8 April 2006 in Pasadena.

What was Valentine Telegdi's occupation?

Valentine Telegdi was a physicist and university teacher.

What nationality was Valentine Telegdi?

Valentine Telegdi was American and Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valentine Telegdi

· Wikidata: Q672378

· DBpedia: Valentine Telegdi

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