Edward Goodrich Acheson
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Summary
Edward Goodrich Acheson was born on March 9, 1856[1], in Washington[2]. He died on July 6, 1931[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Notable work: Acheson process[10]
- Award received: Perkin Medal[11], Rumford Prize[12], National Inventors Hall of Fame[13], Edward Goodrich Acheson Award[14], John Scott Award[15]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Edward Goodrich Acheson[18]
- Family name: Acheson[19]
- Given name: Edward[20], Goodrich[21]
- Described by source: The Encyclopedia Americana[22]
- Commons Creator page: Edward Goodrich Acheson[23]
- P14536: 408721[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward Goodrich Acheson include Edward Goodrich Acheson Award[25], a science award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1928[28].
Why It Matters
Edward Goodrich Acheson has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He is credited with the discovery of silicon carbide[31], a type of chemical entity[32] and Acheson process[33], a chemical process[34]. Entities named for him include Edward Goodrich Acheson Award[25], a science award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1928[28].
FAQs
Where was Edward Goodrich Acheson born?
Edward Goodrich Acheson's place of birth was Washington[2].
Where did Edward Goodrich Acheson die?
Edward Goodrich Acheson passed away in New York City[4].
What did Edward Goodrich Acheson do for work?
Edward Goodrich Acheson worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7].
What awards did Edward Goodrich Acheson receive?
Honors received include Perkin Medal[11], Rumford Prize[12], National Inventors Hall of Fame[13], and Edward Goodrich Acheson Award[14].
What did Edward Goodrich Acheson discover?
Edward Goodrich Acheson is credited as discoverer of silicon carbide[31] and Acheson process[33].