Early Life
Sidney van den Bergh was born on May 20, 1929 in the Netherlands, in the little town of Wassenaar.
He is son of businessman and politician Sidney James van den Bergh and the grandson of Unilever co-founder Samuel van den Bergh. [2]
Since he was a youmg child. he was facinated by space, and even learned to read using astronomy books. [3]
In addition to being interested in astronomy, geology and archeology were also interests of his.
Although his parents wished for him to persue a more practical career, they supported his interests, buying him books, a telescope, and a microscope. [4]
He is son of businessman and politician Sidney James van den Bergh and the grandson of Unilever co-founder Samuel van den Bergh. [2]
Since he was a youmg child. he was facinated by space, and even learned to read using astronomy books. [3]
In addition to being interested in astronomy, geology and archeology were also interests of his.
Although his parents wished for him to persue a more practical career, they supported his interests, buying him books, a telescope, and a microscope. [4]