Ronald George Wreyford Norrish
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Summary
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was born on November 9, 1897[1], in Cambridge[2]. He died on June 7, 1978[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (329 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Field of work: chemistry[9]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[10]
- Educated at: Emmanuel College[11]
- Doctoral advisor: Eric Rideal[12]
- Award received: Meldola Medal and Prize[13], Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Liversidge Award[15], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16], Davy Medal[17], Faraday Lectureship Prize[18], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[19], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[20], Longstaff Prize[21]
- Member of: Royal Society[22], Polish Academy of Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Doctoral student: David Husain[25], George Porter[26]
- Commons category: Ronald George Wreyford Norrish[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[28]
- Family name: Q36988928[29]
- Given name: Ronald[30]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[31]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[32], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in kana: ロナルド・ノリッシュ[35]
- Interested in: physical chemistry[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ronald George Wreyford Norrish include Norrish reaction[37], an eponymous chemical reaction[38].
Why It Matters
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Norrish reaction[37], an eponymous chemical reaction[38].
His notable doctoral advisees include George Porter[41], a chemist[42], 1920–2002[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Knight Bachelor[45], specialised in chemistry[46].
FAQs
Where was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish born?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
Where did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish die?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish do for work?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish go to school?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was educated at Emmanuel College[11].
What awards did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish receive?
Honors received include Meldola Medal and Prize[13], Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Liversidge Award[15], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16].