What is the Francqui Prize that Prigogine won in 1955?
A Science Literature Prize
An Astronomy Prize
A Prize for Chemistry Research
A Belgian Science Prize
Answer
The Francqui Prize is a Belgian science prize that was established in 1951. It is awarded annually to a Belgian scientist who has made outstanding contributions to their field. The prize is named after Émile Francqui, a Belgian industrialist and philanthropist. Prigogine won the Francqui Prize in 1955 for his work on non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
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