Britton Chance
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Summary
Britton Chance is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wilkes-Barre[2]. He was born on July 24, 1913[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on November 16, 2010[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], university teacher[7], biophysicist[8], and sailor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Britton Chance's place of birth was Wilkes-Barre[2].
- Britton Chance died in Philadelphia[4].
- Britton Chance was born on July 24, 1913[3].
- Britton Chance died on November 16, 2010[5].
- Burial took place at The Woodlands[11].
- A child of Britton Chance was Britton Chance, Jr.[12].
- Britton Chance held citizenship in United States[13].
- Britton Chance worked as a biochemist[6].
- Britton Chance's professions included university teacher[7].
- Britton Chance's professions included biophysicist[8].
- Britton Chance worked as a sailor[9].
- Britton Chance was employed by University of Pennsylvania[14].
- Britton Chance was educated at University of Cambridge[15].
- Britton Chance was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].
- Britton Chance received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
- Britton Chance received the Canada Gairdner International Award[18].
- Britton Chance received the Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[19].
- Britton Chance received the National Medal of Science[20].
- Britton Chance received the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[21].
- Britton Chance received the John Price Wetherill Medal[22].
- Britton Chance was a member of Royal Society[23].
- Britton Chance was a member of National Academy of Sciences[24].
- Britton Chance was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Britton Chance was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
- Britton Chance was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].
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Origins and Family
Britton Chance's place of birth was Wilkes-Barre[2]. He was born on July 24, 1913[3].
Education
Educated at University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Pennsylvania[16], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1740[34], headquartered in Philadelphia[35]. Britton Chance earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], university teacher[7], biophysicist[8], and sailor[9]. Among Britton Chance's employers was University of Pennsylvania[14]. He supervised John Carl Schotland as a doctoral student[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[38], in United States[39], founded in 1925[40]; Canada Gairdner International Award[18], a science award[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1959[43]; Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[19], a biochemistry award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; National Medal of Science[20], a science award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1963[49]; Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[21], a science award[50]; and John Price Wetherill Medal[22], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1925[53].
Personal Life
A child of Britton Chance was he, Jr.[12].
Death and Burial
Britton Chance died on November 16, 2010[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at The Woodlands[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Britton Chance include Britton Chance Biomedical Optics Award[54], an award[55].
Why It Matters
Britton Chance ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56]
Entities named for him include Britton Chance Biomedical Optics Award[54], an award[55].
FAQs
Where was Britton Chance born?
Britton Chance's place of birth was Wilkes-Barre[2].
Where did Britton Chance die?
Britton Chance passed away in Philadelphia[4].
What did Britton Chance do for work?
Britton Chance worked as biochemist[6], university teacher[7], biophysicist[8], and sailor[9].
Where did Britton Chance go to school?
Britton Chance was educated at University of Cambridge[15] and University of Pennsylvania[16].
What awards did Britton Chance receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Canada Gairdner International Award[18], Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[19], and National Medal of Science[20].