Pierre Curie
French physicist (1859–1906)
1859 — 1906
Quick Facts
Profession
French physicist (1859–1906)
Born
May 15, 1859
Died
1906 (age ~47)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, chemist, university teacher
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1859
Born in Paris (1859-05-15)
1901
AwardLa Caze Prize of the Academy of Sciences
1903
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1903
AwardDavy Medal
1904
AwardMatteucci Medal
1906
Died in Paris
1906
About
Pierre Curie was a French physicist and chemist, and a pioneer in crystallography and magnetism. He shared one half of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Marie Curie, for their work on radioactivity. With their win, the Curies became the first married couple to win a Nobel Prize, launching the Curie family legacy of five Nobel Prizes.
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Who is Pierre Curie?+
Pierre Curie was a French physicist and chemist, and a pioneer in crystallography and magnetism. He shared one half of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Marie Curie, for their work on radioactivity. With their win, the Curies became the first married couple to win a Nobel Prize, launchi
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Curie born?+
Pierre Curie was born on May 15, 1859.
When did Pierre Curie die?+
Pierre Curie died in 1906, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — May 15, 1859
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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