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John Jackson

Scottish astronomer (1887-1958) · United Kingdom · Scientists · Died at 71

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John Jackson was a Scottish astronomer.

A life in dates

1958Died9 December 19581952Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1950Order of the British EmpireAward1938Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1934Fellow of the Royal Society of South AfricaAward1914Smith's PrizeAward1887Born11 February 1887

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John Jackson (1887-1958), British astronomerJohn Jackson (1887-1958), British astronomerGill Medal awarded to John Jackson by the Astronomical Society of South AfricaGill Medal awarded to John Jackson by the Astronomical Society of South AfricaGold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society awarded to John JacksonGold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society awarded to John Jackson

Awards

Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1952
Order of the British Empire1950
Fellow of the Royal Society1938
Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa1934
Smith's Prize1914

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1958 · aged 71

In common with John

Margaret LevynsBoth received Fellow of the Royal Society of South AfricaMary Agard PocockBoth received Fellow of the Royal Society of South AfricaValerie MizrahiBoth received Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa

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