Muhammad Salam
theoretical physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics recipient
1926 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
theoretical physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics recipient
Born
January 29, 1926
Died
1996 (age ~70)
Name Origin
Arabic
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, theoretical physicist
British RajBorn in JhangDied in Oxford
1926
Born in Jhang (1926-01-29)
1958
AwardAdams Prize
1962
AwardMaxwell Medal and Prize
1964
AwardHughes Medal
1971
AwardJ. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
1976
AwardGuthrie Medal and Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Muhammad Salam?+
Muhammad Salam is theoretical physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics recipient. Born in 1926.
What does the name Muhammad mean?+
The name Muhammad means "male given name (محمد)". It is of Arabic origin.
When was Muhammad Salam born?+
Muhammad Salam was born on January 29, 1926.
When did Muhammad Salam die?+
Muhammad Salam died in 1996, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (محمد)
The name Muhammad is of Arabic origin, meaning "male given name (محمد)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Muhammad
Muhammad — January 29, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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