F. Sherwood Taylor

British historian of science
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Summary

F. Sherwood Taylor is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1897[3]. He passed away in Crowthorne[4]. He died on January 5, 1956[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], historian of science[7], and curator[8]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor passed away in Crowthorne[4].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was born on January 1, 1897[3].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was born on November 26, 1897[10].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor died on January 5, 1956[5].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor worked as a chemist[6].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor worked as a historian of science[7].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor worked as a curator[8].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor's field of work was history of science[13].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor held the position of President of the British Society for the History of Science[14].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor held the position of museum director[15].
  • Among F. Sherwood Taylor's employers was University of Oxford[16].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was employed by Queen Mary University of London[17].
  • Among F. Sherwood Taylor's employers was History of Science Museum[18].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was employed by Science Museum[19].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was educated at Lincoln College[20].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was educated at University College London[21].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was educated at Sherborne School[22].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[23].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor was a member of British Society for the History of Science[24].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor is recorded as male[25].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • F. Sherwood Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[27].

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Origins and Family

F. Sherwood Taylor's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1897[3] and November 26, 1897[10].

Education

Educated at Lincoln College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1427[30]; University College London[21], a university college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1826[33], headquartered in UCL Main Building[34]; and Sherborne School[22], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1550[37], headquartered in Sherborne[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], historian of science[7], and curator[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[12], a branch of science[39] and history of science[13], an academic discipline[40]. Employers include University of Oxford[16], a collegiate university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1096[43], headquartered in Oxford[44]; Queen Mary University of London[17], a public research university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1882[47], headquartered in London[48]; History of Science Museum[18], a university museum[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1683[51]; and Science Museum[19], a science museum[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1909[54]. Positions held include President of the British Society for the History of Science[14] and museum director[15], a profession[55].

Death and Burial

F. Sherwood Taylor died on January 5, 1956[5]. He died in Crowthorne[4].

Why It Matters

F. Sherwood Taylor is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was F. Sherwood Taylor born?

Born in London[2].

Where did F. Sherwood Taylor die?

F. Sherwood Taylor died in Crowthorne[4].

What did F. Sherwood Taylor do for work?

F. Sherwood Taylor worked as chemist[6], historian of science[7], and curator[8].

Where did F. Sherwood Taylor go to school?

F. Sherwood Taylor was educated at Lincoln College[20], University College London[21], and Sherborne School[22].

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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