# René Pellat

> René Pellat was a French astrophysicist who co-founded modern plasma physics in France along with Guy Laval. He also headed major French national research agencies including the French Space Agency and the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

*French astrophysicist (1936-2003)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1936-02-24
- **Died:** 2003-08-04
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

René Pellat was a French astrophysicist who co-founded modern plasma physics in France along with Guy Laval. He also headed major French national research agencies including the French Space Agency and the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 35.4

## Timeline
- **2003** - Died
- **2000** - Officer of the Legion of Honour
- **1992** - Knight of the Legion of Honour
- **1972** - CNRS silver medal
- **1936** - Born

## Sources
- [René Pellat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Pellat)
- [René Pellat](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Pellat)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3426723)

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