Norman Haworth

British chemist (1883-1950)
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Norman Haworth
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Summary

Norman Haworth is a human[1]. Born in Chorley[2], he… he was born on March 19, 1883[3]. He passed away in Barnt Green[4]. He died on March 19, 1950[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Norman Haworth's place of birth was Chorley[2].
  • Norman Haworth died in Barnt Green[4].
  • Norman Haworth was born on March 19, 1883[3].
  • Norman Haworth died on March 19, 1950[5].
  • Norman Haworth held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Norman Haworth held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Norman Haworth worked as a chemist[6].
  • Norman Haworth's field of work was chemistry[10].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of university demonstrator[11].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of university teacher[12].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of professor[13].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of professor[14].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of vice-chancellor[15].
  • Norman Haworth held the position of president[16].
  • Norman Haworth was employed by University of London[17].
  • Norman Haworth was employed by Imperial College London[18].
  • Among Norman Haworth's employers was University of Birmingham[19].
  • Norman Haworth was employed by Durham University[20].
  • Among Norman Haworth's employers was University of St Andrews[21].
  • Norman Haworth was educated at University of Manchester[22].
  • Norman Haworth was educated at University of Göttingen[23].
  • Norman Haworth's education included a stint at University of Manchester[24].
  • Norman Haworth's doctoral advisor was William Henry Perkin[25].
  • Norman Haworth's doctoral advisor was Otto Wallach[26].
  • Norman Haworth received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Haworth was born in Chorley[2]. He was born on March 19, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at University of Manchester[22], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Manchester[31] and University of Göttingen[23], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]. Doctoral advisors include William Henry Perkin[25] and Otto Wallach[26]. Norman Haworth earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[36].

Career and Affiliations

Norman Haworth's professions included chemist[6]. His field of work was chemistry[10]. Employers include University of London[17], a university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1836[39], headquartered in London[40]; Imperial College London[18], a public research university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1907[43], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[44]; University of Birmingham[19], a public research university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1900[47], headquartered in Birmingham[48]; Durham University[20], a collegiate university[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1832[51], headquartered in Durham[52]; and University of St Andrews[21], a public university[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1413[55], headquartered in Fife[56]. Positions held include university demonstrator[11], a profession[57]; university teacher[12], an academic profession[58]; professor[13], a title of authority[59]; vice-chancellor[15], a corporate title[60]; president[16], a corporate title[61]; and vice president[62], a position[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[64], in United Kingdom[65]; Royal Medal[66], a science award[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1826[69]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[70]; Davy Medal[71]; 1851 Research Fellowship[72]; and Knight Bachelor[73].

Death and Burial

Norman Haworth died on March 19, 1950[5]. He passed away in Barnt Green[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[74].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Norman Haworth include Haworth projection[75], a perspective formula[76] and Haworth[77], a lunar crater[78].

Why It Matters

Norman Haworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

Entities named for him include Haworth projection[75], a perspective formula[76] and Haworth[77], a lunar crater[78].

FAQs

Where was Norman Haworth born?

Norman Haworth's place of birth was Chorley[2].

Where did Norman Haworth die?

Norman Haworth died in Barnt Green[4].

What did Norman Haworth do for work?

Norman Haworth worked as chemist[6].

Where did Norman Haworth go to school?

Norman Haworth was educated at University of Manchester[22], University of Göttingen[23], and University of Manchester[24].

What awards did Norman Haworth receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[66], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[70], and Davy Medal[71].

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