Oreste Piccioni Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Oreste Piccioni (October 24, 1915 – April 13, 2002) was an Italian physicist renowned for his work in cosmic radiation and particle physics. He studied under Enrico Fermi in Rome and contributed to the understanding of pions and antineutrons. Notably, he was involved in important discussions regarding the detection of antiprotons, which later led to a Nobel Prize for his colleagues, although he was not recognized. His career included a professorship at the University of California, San Diego, and he was awarded the Matteucci Medal in 1999 before retiring in 1986.

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Meaning of the name - Oreste

A name of Greek origin, meaning 'mountain dweller' or 'mountain man.'

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October 24, 1915 Facts

Generation Group

Oreste Piccioni belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Siena

Place of Death: Rancho Santa Fe

Educated At: Sapienza University of Rome

Occupation: physicist

Employers: University of California, San Diego

Awards Received: Matteucci Medal

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.