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Leon Mestel

British astronomer

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Birthdate
August 5, 1927
Birthplace
Melbourne
Melbourne
Date of Death
September 15, 2017
Place of Death
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Educated at
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
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Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
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Scientist
Scientist
Mathematician
Mathematician
Astronomer
Astronomer

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Jonathan Mestel
Jonathan Mestel
Citizenship
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Doctoral Advisor
Fred Hoyle
Fred Hoyle
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Donald Lynden-Bell
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Shashikumar Chitre
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Geoffrey Wright
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Ken Freeman (astronomer)
Ken Freeman (astronomer)
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Jonathan Mestel
Jonathan Mestel
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Wikidata ID
Q2662337
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Leon Mestel (1927-2017) was an astronomer, mathematician, and educator from the United Kingdom. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, and passed away in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

Mestel studied at Trinity College of the University of Cambridge, where he received his education under the supervision of Fred Hoyle. As a professional, he held prominent roles in both the fields of astronomy and mathematics.

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