James Burleigh Thompson
American mineralogist
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Summary
James Burleigh Thompson was born on November 20, 1921[1], in Calais[2]. He died on November 15, 2011[3], in Lexington[4]. He worked as a mineralogist[5] and petrologist[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Field of work: metamorphic petrology[8]
- Employer: Harvard University[9]
- Award received: Roebling Medal[10], Arthur L. Day Medal[11], Guggenheim Fellowship[12], V. M. Goldschmidt Award[13], Golden Plate Award[14], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[15]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], National Academy of Sciences[17], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: Thompson[20]
- Given name: James[21], Burleigh[22]
FAQs
Where was James Burleigh Thompson born?
James Burleigh Thompson's place of birth was Calais[2].
Where did James Burleigh Thompson die?
James Burleigh Thompson passed away in Lexington[4].
What did James Burleigh Thompson do for work?
James Burleigh Thompson worked as a mineralogist[5] and petrologist[6].
What awards did James Burleigh Thompson receive?
Honors received include Roebling Medal[10], Arthur L. Day Medal[11], Guggenheim Fellowship[12], and V. M. Goldschmidt Award[13].