Background
Nilson, Peter was born on October 17, 1937 in Flishult, Sweden.
Nilson, Peter was born on October 17, 1937 in Flishult, Sweden.
Bachelor of Science, Uppsala University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Uppsala University, 1974.
Lecturer astronomical observatory, Uppsala (Sweden) U., 1965-1974; associate professor, Uppsala (Sweden) U., 1974-1977; writer, Uppsala, since 1977.
Member Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (Letterstedt prize for science 1972, Letterstedt prize for literature 1982), International Astronomical Union.
Son of Herman Anna (Holmberg) N. Married Margareta Gustafsson, June 28, 1969. 1 child, Katharina.