Richard Kirwan
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Richard Kirwan
Summary
Richard Kirwan is a human[1]. He was born in County Galway[2]. He was born on August 1, 1733[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on June 1, 1812[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], meteorologist[7], scientist[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Richard Kirwan's place of birth was County Galway[2].
- Richard Kirwan passed away in Dublin[4].
- Richard Kirwan was born on August 1, 1733[3].
- Richard Kirwan was born on 1733[11].
- Richard Kirwan died on June 1, 1812[5].
- Richard Kirwan died on June 22, 1812[12].
- A child of Richard Kirwan was Maria Theresa Kirwan[13].
- Richard Kirwan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Richard Kirwan's professions included chemist[6].
- Richard Kirwan's professions included meteorologist[7].
- Richard Kirwan worked as a scientist[8].
- Richard Kirwan worked as a geologist[9].
- Richard Kirwan's field of work was chemistry[15].
- Richard Kirwan's field of work was geology[16].
- Richard Kirwan's field of work was mineralogy[17].
- Richard Kirwan received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
- Richard Kirwan received the Copley Medal[19].
- Richard Kirwan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
- Richard Kirwan received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of Royal Society[22].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of Royal Irish Academy[26].
- Richard Kirwan was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Richard Kirwan's place of birth was County Galway[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1733[3] and 1733[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], meteorologist[7], scientist[8], and geologist[9]. Fields of work include chemistry[15], a branch of science[28]; geology[16], a branch of science[29]; and mineralogy[17], a branch of geology[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Copley Medal[19], a medallion[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1731[35]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[38].
Personal Life
A child of Richard Kirwan was Maria Theresa Kirwan[13].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 1, 1812[5] and June 22, 1812[12]. Richard Kirwan died in Dublin[4].
Why It Matters
Richard Kirwan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He is credited with the discovery of actinolite[41], a mineral species[42].
FAQs
Where was Richard Kirwan born?
Born in County Galway[2], Richard Kirwan…
Where did Richard Kirwan die?
Richard Kirwan passed away in Dublin[4].
What did Richard Kirwan do for work?
Richard Kirwan worked as chemist[6], meteorologist[7], scientist[8], and geologist[9].
What awards did Richard Kirwan receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Copley Medal[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
What did Richard Kirwan discover?
Richard Kirwan is credited as discoverer of actinolite[41].