William Chandler Roberts-Austen
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Summary
William Chandler Roberts-Austen was born on March 3, 1843[1], in Kennington[2]. He died on November 22, 1902[3], in London[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], metallurgist[6], and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Field of work: metallurgist[10]
- Doctoral advisor: Thomas Graham[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Roberts[16]
- Given name: William[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Name in native language: William Chandler Roberts-Austen[20]
Why It Matters
William Chandler Roberts-Austen has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of pyrometer[23].
FAQs
Where was William Chandler Roberts-Austen born?
William Chandler Roberts-Austen's place of birth was Kennington[2].
Where did William Chandler Roberts-Austen die?
William Chandler Roberts-Austen died in London[4].
What did William Chandler Roberts-Austen do for work?
William Chandler Roberts-Austen worked as an engineer[5], metallurgist[6], and physicist[7].
What awards did William Chandler Roberts-Austen receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[13].
What did William Chandler Roberts-Austen discover?
William Chandler Roberts-Austen is credited as discoverer of pyrometer[23].