Manson Benedict

American nuclear engineer (1907-2006)
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Manson Benedict

Summary

Manson Benedict is a human[1]. Born in Lake Linden[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1907[3]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He died on September 18, 2006[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Manson Benedict was born in Lake Linden[2].
  • Manson Benedict passed away in Naples[4].
  • Manson Benedict was born on October 9, 1907[3].
  • Manson Benedict died on September 18, 2006[5].
  • Manson Benedict held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Manson Benedict's professions included engineer[6].
  • Manson Benedict's professions included physicist[7].
  • Among Manson Benedict's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10].
  • Manson Benedict's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11].
  • Manson Benedict was educated at Cornell University[12].
  • Manson Benedict received the John Fritz Medal[13].
  • Manson Benedict received the Perkin Medal[14].
  • Manson Benedict received the National Medal of Science[15].
  • Manson Benedict received the Glenn T. Seaborg Medal[16].
  • Manson Benedict received the E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry[17].
  • Manson Benedict received the Enrico Fermi Award[18].
  • Manson Benedict was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Manson Benedict was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Manson Benedict was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • Manson Benedict is recorded as male[22].
  • Manson Benedict's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Manson Benedict's Commons category is recorded as Manson Benedict[24].
  • Manson Benedict's archives at is recorded as Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries[25].
  • Manson Benedict's family name is recorded as Benedict[26].
  • Manson Benedict's given name is recorded as Manson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lake Linden[2], Manson Benedict… he was born on October 9, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Cornell University[12], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Ithaca[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and physicist[7]. Among Manson Benedict's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10].

Recognition

Awards received include John Fritz Medal[13], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1902[38]; Perkin Medal[14], a chemistry award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1906[41]; National Medal of Science[15], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; Glenn T. Seaborg Medal[16], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1987[47]; E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry[17], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1955[50]; and Enrico Fermi Award[18], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1956[53].

Death and Burial

Manson Benedict died on September 18, 2006[5]. He passed away in Naples[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Manson Benedict include Benedict–Webb–Rubin equation[54].

Why It Matters

Manson Benedict ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55]

Entities named for him include Benedict–Webb–Rubin equation[54].

FAQs

Where was Manson Benedict born?

Born in Lake Linden[2], Manson Benedict…

Where did Manson Benedict die?

Manson Benedict passed away in Naples[4].

What did Manson Benedict do for work?

Manson Benedict worked as engineer[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Manson Benedict go to school?

Manson Benedict was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11] and Cornell University[12].

What awards did Manson Benedict receive?

Honors received include John Fritz Medal[13], Perkin Medal[14], National Medal of Science[15], and Glenn T. Seaborg Medal[16].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Participant in Manhattan Project
    Given name Manson
    Family name Benedict
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