Antoine César Becquerel
Antoine César Becquerel (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃twan sezaʁ bɛkʁɛl]; 7 March 1788 – 18 January 1878) was a French scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena.
Antoine César Becquerel | |
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| Born | 7 March 1788 Châtillon-Coligny, Loiret, France |
| Died | 18 January 1878 (aged 89) Paris |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique |
| Known for | Differential Galvanometer |
| Awards | Copley Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Electricity, Electrochemistry |
| Institutions | École Polytechnique Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle |
| Notes | |
Note that he is the father of A. E. Becquerel, and the grandfather of Henri Becquerel. | |
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