Victor Francis Hess
Austrian physicist and Nobel prize laureate (1883-1964)
1883 — 1964
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian physicist and Nobel prize laureate (1883-1964)
Born
June 24, 1883
Died
1964 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, researcher
AustriaBorn in Schloss WaldsteinDied in Mount Vernon
1883
Born in Schloss Waldstein (1883-06-24)
1919
AwardLieben Prize
1936
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1959
AwardAustrian Decoration for Science and Art
1964
Died in Mount Vernon
About
Victor Franz Hess was an Austrian–American experimental physicist who shared the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics with Carl David Anderson for his discovery of cosmic rays.
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Who is Victor Francis Hess?+
Victor Franz Hess was an Austrian–American experimental physicist who shared the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics with Carl David Anderson for his discovery of cosmic rays.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Francis Hess born?+
Victor Francis Hess was born on June 24, 1883.
When did Victor Francis Hess die?+
Victor Francis Hess died in 1964, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — June 24, 1883
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Legend.
— anon
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