Josiah Latimer Clark
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Summary
Josiah Latimer Clark was born on March 10, 1822[1], in Marlow[2]. He died on October 30, 1898[3], in London[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], physicist[7], and chemist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[11]
- Member of: Royal Society[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Clark[14]
- Given name: Josiah[15], Latimer[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Josiah Latimer Clark include Clark cell[21], a galvanic cell[22].
Why It Matters
Josiah Latimer Clark has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for him include Clark cell[21], a galvanic cell[22].
FAQs
Where was Josiah Latimer Clark born?
Josiah Latimer Clark was born in Marlow[2].
Where did Josiah Latimer Clark die?
Josiah Latimer Clark died in London[4].
What did Josiah Latimer Clark do for work?
Josiah Latimer Clark worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], physicist[7], and chemist[8].
What awards did Josiah Latimer Clark receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].