Dutch physicist Cornelis B. Biezenzo (1888-1975) was known for his work in the field of applied mechanics and especially for the calculations he made to improve methods to test materials that are exposed to great internal and external pressure. The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger.
Discovered on 26-3-1971 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.