Dennis Gabor
Nobel Prize-winning physicist and inventor of holography
1900 — 1979
Quick Facts
Profession
Nobel Prize-winning physicist and inventor of holography
Born
June 5, 1900
Died
1979 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, inventor, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in BudapestDied in London
1900
Born in Budapest (1900-06-05)
1967
AwardYoung Medal and Prize
1968
AwardRumford Medal
1968
AwardAlbert A. Michelson Medal
1970
AwardIEEE Medal of Honor
1970
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
About
Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his invention of holography. He obtained British citizenship in 1946 and spent most of his life in England.
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Who is Dennis Gabor?+
Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his invention of holography. He obtained British citizenship in 1946 and spent most of his life in England.
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Gabor born?+
Dennis Gabor was born on June 5, 1900.
When did Dennis Gabor die?+
Dennis Gabor died in 1979, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — June 5, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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