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Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science (1932–2023)

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Hubert Reeves was a Canadian and French astrophysicist, university teacher, and science communicator. Born Joseph Jean-Louis Hubert Reeves in Montreal on July 13, 1932, he worked in the fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and physics. He was educated at McGill University, Université de Montréal, Cornell University, and Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. His academic career included positions as a lecturer, consultant, and president at institutions such as Université de Montréal, NASA, and Columbia University. He served as a doctoral student under Edwin Ernest Salpeter and supervised doctoral student Jean Audouze.

Reeves was a member of the International Astronomical Union and the Royal Society of Canada. He received the Petrie Prize Lecture, Grand prix de la francophonie, Albert Einstein Medal, and was an Officer of the Legion of Honour. He was associated with the environmentalism, vegetarianism, and anti-nuclear movements. He spoke French and English. He died in the 13th arrondissement of Paris on October 13, 2023. His notable works include *La plus belle histoire du monde*, *Stellar evolution and mnucleosynthesis*, *Petite histoire de la matière et de l'Univers*, *L'Univers, ce qu'on ne sait pas encore...*, and *L'heure de s'enivrer*.

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Born
1932-07-13
Died
2023-10-13
Works
121

Top works

  • La plus belle histoire du monde
  • Stellar evolution and mnucleosynthesis
  • Petite histoire de la matière et de l'Univers
  • L'Univers, ce qu'on ne sait pas encore...
  • L'heure de s'enivrer

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Montréal, Québec, Canada

Hubert Reeves (born July 13, 1932), CC GOQ is a Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science. Reeves was born in Montreal on July 13, 1932, and as a child lived in Léry. Reeves attended Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, a prestigious French-language college in Montreal. He obtained a BSc degree in physics from the Université de Montréal in 1953, an MSc degree from McGill University in 1956 with a…

Known for

  • Ocean Seen From the Heart — Self2023
  • Bonsoir bonsoir! — Self2019
  • Earth: Seen From The Heart — Self2018
  • Du Big Bang au Vivant — Self2011
  • Le Big bang, mes ancêtres et moi — Self2009
  • Empreintes — Self2007
  • Il va y avoir du sport — Self2004
  • Hubert Reeves - Conteur d’étoiles2003
  • The Beautiful Story — Self1992
  • Lest We Forget — Self (segment "Pour Fidel Intusca Fernandez, Pérou")1991

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Instance of
human
Given name
Hubert
Family name
Reeves
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Montreal
Position held
president
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
French
Academic degree
doctorate
Doctoral advisor
Edwin Ernest Salpeter
Field of work
physics
Official website
www.hubertreeves.info
Image
Hubert Reeves Paris 2012.jpg
Number of children
4
Residence
Brussels
Significant event
funeral
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date of birth
1932-07-13
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birth name
Joseph Jean-Louis Hubert Reeves
date of death
2023-10-13
name in native language
Hubert Reeves
lifestyle
vegetarianism
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date of burial or cremation
2023-10-25
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