When was Hubert Curien born?

Hubert Curien was born on 30 October 1924 in Cornimont.

What positions has Hubert Curien held?

Positions held by Hubert Curien include: president of the French Academy of Sciences (2001–2002); President of the CERN Council (1994–1996); research minister (1988–1993); research minister (1984–1986); president (1976–1984).

Where did Hubert Curien study?

Hubert Curien was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Saint-Louis.

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Hubert Curien

French physicist

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Hubert Curien was a French physicist and a key figure in European science politics, as the President of CERN Council (1994–1996), the first chairman of the European Space Agency (ESA) (1981–1984), and second President of the Academia Europæa and a President of Fondation de France.

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Born: 30 October 1924 wd
Place of birth: Cornimont wd
Died: 6 February 2005 wd
Place of death: Loury wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: physicist, crystallographer wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Saint-Louis wd
Spouse: Perrine Dumézil-Curien wd

Positions held wd

president of the French Academy of Sciences (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2002)
President of the CERN Council (1 January 1994 – 31 December 1996)
research minister (12 March 1988 – 29 March 1993)
research minister (19 July 1984 – 20 March 1986)
president (1976–1984)
director general (1969–1973)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (1993)
Commander of the National Order of Merit
Médaille militaire
Theodore von Kármán Award (2000)
Allan D. Emil Memorial Award (1993)

Questions

When was Hubert Curien born?: Hubert Curien was born on 30 October 1924 in Cornimont.
What positions has Hubert Curien held?: Positions held by Hubert Curien include: president of the French Academy of Sciences (2001–2002); President of the CERN Council (1994–1996); research minister (1988–1993); research minister (1984–1986); president (1976–1984).
Where did Hubert Curien study?: Hubert Curien was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Saint-Louis.

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