Patrick Blackett
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Patrick Blackett
Summary
Patrick Blackett is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 18, 1897[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 13, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and nuclear physicist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Patrick Blackett was born in London[2].
- Patrick Blackett died in London[4].
- Patrick Blackett was born on November 18, 1897[3].
- Patrick Blackett died on July 13, 1974[5].
- Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
- Patrick Blackett's father was Arthur Stuart Blackett[12].
- Patrick Blackett's mother was Caroline Frances Maynard[13].
- Patrick Blackett was married to Costanza Bayon[14].
- A child of Patrick Blackett was Giovanna Blackett[15].
- A child of Patrick Blackett was Nicolas Blackett[16].
- Patrick Blackett held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- Patrick Blackett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
- Patrick Blackett's professions included politician[6].
- Patrick Blackett worked as a physicist[7].
- Patrick Blackett worked as a university teacher[8].
- Patrick Blackett's professions included nuclear physicist[9].
- Patrick Blackett's field of work was physics[19].
- Patrick Blackett held the position of President of the Royal Society[20].
- Patrick Blackett held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
- Patrick Blackett held the position of Langworthy Professor[22].
- Patrick Blackett was employed by University of Manchester[23].
- Patrick Blackett was employed by Imperial College London[24].
- Among Patrick Blackett's employers was Birkbeck, University of London[25].
- Among Patrick Blackett's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[26].
- Patrick Blackett was educated at Magdalene College[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in London[2], Patrick Blackett… he was born on November 18, 1897[3]. His father was Arthur Stuart Blackett[12]. His mother was Caroline Frances Maynard[13].
Education
Educated at Magdalene College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1428[30]; King's College[31], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and University of Cambridge[36], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1209[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]. Patrick Blackett's doctoral advisor was Ernest Rutherford[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and nuclear physicist[9]. Patrick Blackett's field of work was physics[19]. Employers include University of Manchester[23], a university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1824[44], headquartered in Manchester[45]; Imperial College London[24], a public research university[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1907[48], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[49]; Birkbeck, University of London[25], a public research university[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1823[52], headquartered in London[53]; and Victoria University of Manchester[26], a university[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1851[56], headquartered in Manchester[57]. Positions held include President of the Royal Society[20], a position[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1662[60]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1801[63]; and Langworthy Professor[22], a chair[64], in United Kingdom[65]. Doctoral students include Edward Bullard[66], Keith Runcorn[67], James Hamilton[68], and Bibha Chowdhuri[69].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], a fellowship award[71], in United Kingdom[72]; Copley Medal[73], a medallion[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1731[76]; Royal Medal[77], a science award[78], in United Kingdom[79], founded in 1826[80]; Nobel Prize in Physics[81], a physics award[82], in Sweden[83], founded in 1901[84]; Royal Society Bakerian Medal[85]; and Guthrie Lecture[86].
Personal Life
Patrick Blackett was married to Costanza Bayon[14]. Children include Giovanna Blackett[15] and Nicolas Blackett[16]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[87].
Death and Burial
Patrick Blackett died on July 13, 1974[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Patrick Blackett include Blackett[88].
Why It Matters
Patrick Blackett has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]
Entities named for him include Blackett[88].
His notable doctoral advisees include Bibha Chowdhuri[90], a scientist[91], 1913–1991[92], of India[93], specialised in particle physics[94]; Keith Runcorn[95], a geologist[96], 1922–1995[97], of United Kingdom[98], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[99], specialised in physics[100]; and Edward Bullard[101], a physicist[102], 1907–1980[103], of United Kingdom[104], awarded the Royal Medal[105], specialised in geophysics[106].
FAQs
Where was Patrick Blackett born?
Patrick Blackett's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Patrick Blackett die?
Patrick Blackett passed away in London[4].
Who were Patrick Blackett's parents?
Patrick Blackett's father was Arthur Stuart Blackett[12]. Patrick Blackett's mother was Caroline Frances Maynard[13].
Who was Patrick Blackett married to?
Patrick Blackett's spouses include Costanza Bayon[14].
What did Patrick Blackett do for work?
Patrick Blackett worked as politician[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and nuclear physicist[9].
Where did Patrick Blackett go to school?
Patrick Blackett was educated at Magdalene College[27], King's College[31], and University of Cambridge[36].
What awards did Patrick Blackett receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], Copley Medal[73], Royal Medal[77], and Nobel Prize in Physics[81].