Jean Perrin
French physicist (1870–1942)
1870 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
French physicist (1870–1942)
Born
September 30, 1870
Died
1942 (age ~72)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, physicist, chemist
FranceBorn in LilleDied in New York City
1870
Born in Lille (1870-09-30)
1907
AwardVallauri Prize
1911
AwardMatteucci Medal
1914
AwardLa Caze Prize of the Academy of Sciences
1918
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1926
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
About
Jean Baptiste Perrin was a French atomic physicist who, in his studies of the Brownian motion of minute particles suspended in liquids, verified Albert Einstein's explanation of this phenomenon and thereby confirmed the atomic nature of matter. For this work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1926.
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Who is Jean Perrin?+
Jean Baptiste Perrin was a French atomic physicist who, in his studies of the Brownian motion of minute particles suspended in liquids, verified Albert Einstein's explanation of this phenomenon and thereby confirmed the atomic nature of matter. For this work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physic
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Perrin born?+
Jean Perrin was born on September 30, 1870.
When did Jean Perrin die?+
Jean Perrin died in 1942, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — September 30, 1870
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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