Edward Bullard

British geophysicist (1907–1980)
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Edward Bullard

Summary

Edward Bullard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on +1907-09-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in La Jolla[4]. He died on +1980-04-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], geologist[7], and geophysicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Bullard's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • Edward Bullard died in La Jolla[4].
  • Edward Bullard was born on +1907-09-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Bullard died on +1980-04-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Bullard held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward Bullard worked as a physicist[6].
  • Edward Bullard's professions included geologist[7].
  • Edward Bullard's professions included geophysicist[8].
  • Edward Bullard's field of work was geophysics[11].
  • Among Edward Bullard's employers was University of Toronto[12].
  • Among Edward Bullard's employers was University of Cambridge[13].
  • Edward Bullard was educated at Clare College[14].
  • Edward Bullard was educated at Norwich School[15].
  • Edward Bullard's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[16].
  • Edward Bullard's doctoral advisor was Patrick Blackett[17].
  • Edward Bullard received the Royal Medal[18].
  • Edward Bullard received the Arthur L. Day Medal[19].
  • Edward Bullard received the Alexander Agassiz Medal[20].
  • Edward Bullard received the Hughes Medal[21].
  • Edward Bullard received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22].
  • Edward Bullard received the Vetlesen Prize[23].
  • Edward Bullard was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Edward Bullard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Edward Bullard was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Edward Bullard was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Norwich[2], Edward Bullard… he was born on +1907-09-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Clare College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30]; Norwich School[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33]; and University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]. Edward Bullard's doctoral advisor was Patrick Blackett[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], geologist[7], and geophysicist[8]. Edward Bullard's field of work was geophysics[11]. Employers include University of Toronto[12], a public research university[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1827[40], headquartered in Toronto[41] and University of Cambridge[13], a collegiate university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1209[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45]. Doctoral students include Dan McKenzie[46], Nigel Weiss[47], David Gubbins[48], Robert Ladislav Parker[49], Harvey S. Gellman[50], and William Bell Thompson[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Medal[18], a science award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1826[54]; Arthur L. Day Medal[19], a science award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1948[57]; Alexander Agassiz Medal[20], a science award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1913[60]; Hughes Medal[21], a science award[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1902[63]; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[22], a science award[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1824[66]; and Vetlesen Prize[23], a science award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1959[69].

Death and Burial

Edward Bullard died on +1980-04-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in La Jolla[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Bullard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

His notable doctoral advisees include Dan McKenzie[72], a geologist[73], b. 1942[74], of United Kingdom[75], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[76], specialised in geophysics[77]; Nigel Weiss[78], an astronomer[79], 1936–2020[80], of South Africa[81], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[82]; and David Gubbins[83], a university teacher[84], b. 1947[85], of United Kingdom[86], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[87], specialised in geophysics[88].

FAQs

Where was Edward Bullard born?

Edward Bullard's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Where did Edward Bullard die?

Edward Bullard passed away in La Jolla[4].

What did Edward Bullard do for work?

Edward Bullard worked as physicist[6], geologist[7], and geophysicist[8].

Where did Edward Bullard go to school?

Edward Bullard was educated at Clare College[14], Norwich School[15], and University of Cambridge[16].

What awards did Edward Bullard receive?

Honors received include Royal Medal[18], Arthur L. Day Medal[19], Alexander Agassiz Medal[20], and Hughes Medal[21].

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