William Hume-Rothery
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Summary
William Hume-Rothery was born on May 15, 1899[1], in Worcester Park[2]. He died on September 27, 1968[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], metallurgist[7], materials scientist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Field of work: extractive metallurgy[12], metallurgy[13], chemistry[14], materials science[15]
- Employer: United Kingdom[16]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Beilby Medal and Prize[20], Francis J. Clamer Medal[21]
- Member of: Royal Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[25], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Hume-Rothery include Hume-Rothery rules[28], a principle[29].
Why It Matters
William Hume-Rothery has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Hume-Rothery rules[28], a principle[29].
FAQs
Where was William Hume-Rothery born?
William Hume-Rothery was born in Worcester Park[2].
Where did William Hume-Rothery die?
William Hume-Rothery died in Oxford[4].
What did William Hume-Rothery do for work?
William Hume-Rothery worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], metallurgist[7], materials scientist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did William Hume-Rothery go to school?
William Hume-Rothery was educated at Magdalen College[17].
What awards did William Hume-Rothery receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Beilby Medal and Prize[20], and Francis J. Clamer Medal[21].