Ejnar Hertzsprung
Danish astronomer and chemist · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1873 to 1967 · aged 94
Ejnar Hertzsprung was a Danish chemist and astronomer. He is best remembered for his role in developing the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram of stars.
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1967Died21 October 19671949Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of ToulouseAward1937Bruce MedalAward1929Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1873Born8 October 1873
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Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1873 to 1967 · aged 94
