Emil Fuchs
German-born British theoretical physicist and atomic spy (1911-1988)
1911 — 1988
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Profession
German-born British theoretical physicist and atomic spy (1911-1988)
Born
December 29, 1911
Died
1988 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, physicist, atomic spies
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in Rüsselsheim am MainDied in East Berlin
1911
Born in Rüsselsheim am Main (1911-12-29)
1930
EducationStudied at Leipzig University (1930–1931)
1931
EducationStudied at Kiel University (1931–1933)
1933
EducationStudied at University of Bristol (1933–1937)
1933
EducationStudied at Frederick William University Berlin (1933–1933)
1971
AwardAbout
Klaus Emil Julius Fuchs was a German theoretical physicist, atomic spy, and communist who supplied information from the American, British, and Canadian Manhattan Project to the Soviet Union during and shortly after World War II. While at the Los Alamos Laboratory, Fuchs was responsible for many significant theoretical calculations relating to the first nuclear weapons and, later, early models of the hydrogen bomb. After his conviction in 1950, he served nine years in prison in the United Kingdom, then migrated to East Germany where he resumed his career as a physicist and scientific leader.
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Who is Emil Fuchs?+
Klaus Emil Julius Fuchs was a German theoretical physicist, atomic spy, and communist who supplied information from the American, British, and Canadian Manhattan Project to the Soviet Union during and shortly after World War II. While at the Los Alamos Laboratory, Fuchs was responsible for many sign
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Fuchs born?+
Emil Fuchs was born on December 29, 1911.
When did Emil Fuchs die?+
Emil Fuchs died in 1988, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — December 29, 1911
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— a science teacher
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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