Background
Roberts, Leonidas Howard was born on February 27, 1921 in Garard's Fort, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Warren Herschel and Celeste (Bunner) Roberts.
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Leonidas Howard Roberts
Edit ProfilePhysical science and astronomy educator
Education
Bachelor of Science, Waynesburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1948. Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1958.
Career
Instructor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1949-1953; assistant professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1953-1961; associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1961-1971; professor physical science and astronomy, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1971-1985; professor emeritus, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1985.
Achievements
Membership
Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1947, PTO. Member American Astronomical Society, American Physical Society.
Interests
Connections
Married Mary Brownlee Fabisinski, August 1, 1945. Children: David Howard, Claudia Leslie.
