Peter Higgs
British physicist and Nobel Prize winner (1929–2024)
1929 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
British physicist and Nobel Prize winner (1929–2024)
Born
May 29, 1929
Died
2024 (age ~95)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, researcher
United KingdomBorn in Newcastle upon TyneDied in Edinburgh
1929
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne (1929-05-29)
1941
EducationStudied at Cotham School (1941–1946)
1946
EducationStudied at City of London School (1946–1947)
1947
EducationStudied at King's College London (1947–1950)
1950
EducationStudied at King's College London (1950–1951)
1951
EducationAbout
Peter Ware Higgs was a British theoretical physicist, professor at the University of Edinburgh, and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work on the mass of subatomic particles.
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Who is Peter Higgs?+
Peter Ware Higgs was a British theoretical physicist, professor at the University of Edinburgh, and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work on the mass of subatomic particles.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Higgs born?+
Peter Higgs was born on May 29, 1929.
When did Peter Higgs die?+
Peter Higgs died in 2024, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Peter — May 29, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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