Pierre Curie was a French physicist and chemist, and a pioneer in crystallography and magnetism. He shared one half of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Maria Skłodowska-Curie, for their work on radioactivity. With their win, the Curies became the first married couple to win a Nobel Prize, launching the Curie family legacy of five Nobel Prizes.
Quick facts
Positions held wd
- professor
Awards wd
- Nobel Prize in Physics (1903)
- Elliott Cresson Medal (1909)
- Benjamin Franklin Medal
- Davy Medal (1903)
- Matteucci Medal (1904)
- La Caze Prize of the Academy of Sciences (1901)
- Jean Reynaud Prize (1906)
Questions
- When was Pierre Curie born?
- Pierre Curie was born on 15 May 1859 in Paris.
- What positions has Pierre Curie held?
- Positions held by Pierre Curie include: professor.
- Where did Pierre Curie study?
- Pierre Curie was educated at Science Faculty of Paris, Sorbonne, homeschooling.
Sources
- Wikipedia (English): Pierre Curie · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata item Q37463 · CC0 1.0
- Image: Pierre Curie by Dujardin c1906.jpg by Dujardin (Public domain)
Last updated · facts checked 21 October 2026
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