Paul Flory
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Summary
Paul Flory was born on June 19, 1910[1], in Sterling[2]. He died on September 9, 1985[3], in Big Sur[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], physicist[7], autobiographer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (512 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 8, 1985[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: physical chemistry[13], polymer science[14]
- Employer: Cornell University[15], Stanford University[16], DuPont[17], University of Cincinnati[18], Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company[19]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[20], Elgin High School[21], Manchester University[22]
- Doctoral advisor: Herrick L. Johnston[23]
- Notable work: Principles of Polymer Chemistry[24]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Charles Goodyear Medal[26], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[27], Elliott Cresson Medal[28], Willard Gibbs Award[29], Perkin Medal[30], National Medal of Science[31], Fellow of the American Physical Society[32], Priestley Medal[33], Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry[34], Polymer Physics Prize[35], Chemical Pioneer Award[36], Herman Mark Award in Polymer Chemistry[37], William H. Nichols Medal[38]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[39], National Academy of Sciences[40], American Philosophical Society[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Commons category: Paul Flory[43]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[44]
- Family name: Flory[45]
- Given name: Paul[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
Why It Matters
Paul Flory has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Paul Flory born?
Paul Flory's place of birth was Sterling[2].
Where did Paul Flory die?
Paul Flory passed away in Big Sur[4].
What did Paul Flory do for work?
Paul Flory worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], physicist[7], autobiographer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Paul Flory go to school?
Paul Flory was educated at Ohio State University[20], Elgin High School[21], and Manchester University[22].
What awards did Paul Flory receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Charles Goodyear Medal[26], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[27], and Elliott Cresson Medal[28].