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Patrick Moore

English astronomer, broadcaster and writer (1923-2012) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.

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2012Died9 December 20122001British Academy Film AwardsAwardHonorary Fellow of the Royal SocietyAwardKnight BachelorAward1996DoctorAward1988Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1977Jackson-Gwilt MedalAward1968Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAward1945Fellow of the Royal Astronomical SocietyAward1923Born4 March 1923

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Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society2001
Knight Bachelor2001
British Academy Film Awards2001
Doctor1996
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1988
Jackson-Gwilt Medal1977
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1968
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society1945
Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2012 · aged 89

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