Adriaan Blaauw
Dutch astronomer (1914–2010)
1914 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch astronomer (1914–2010)
Born
April 12, 1914
Died
2010 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, university teacher
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in AmsterdamDied in Groningen
1914
Born in Amsterdam (1914-04-12)
1961
Awardhonorary doctor of the Marie and Louis Pasteur University
1970
PositionESO’s Director General (1970–1974)
1976
Positionpresident (1976–1979)
1978
AwardPrix Jules Janssen
1989
AwardBruce Medal
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adriaan Blaauw?+
Adriaan Blaauw is Dutch astronomer (1914–2010). Born in 1914.
When was Adriaan Blaauw born?+
Adriaan Blaauw was born on April 12, 1914.
When did Adriaan Blaauw die?+
Adriaan Blaauw died in 2010, at approximately 96 years of age.
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Adriaan — April 12, 1914
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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