Edward W. Morley
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Summary
Edward W. Morley was born on January 29, 1838[1], in Newark[2]. He died on February 24, 1923[3], in West Hartford[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (418 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: physics[10]
- Employer: Case Western Reserve University[11]
- Educated at: Williams College[12], Case Western Reserve University[13]
- Award received: Elliott Cresson Medal[14], Willard Gibbs Award[15], Davy Medal[16]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], National Academy of Sciences[18], American Philosophical Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Edward Morley[21]
- Family name: Morley[22]
- Given name: Edward[23]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Birth name: Edward Williams Morley[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[27]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[28]
- Writing language: English[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward W. Morley include Michelson–Morley experiment[30], a physics experiment[31]; Michelson–Morley Award[32], an award[33]; and Morley[34], a lunar crater[35].
Why It Matters
Edward W. Morley has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include Michelson–Morley experiment[30], a physics experiment[31]; Michelson–Morley Award[32], an award[33]; and Morley[34], a lunar crater[35].
FAQs
Where was Edward W. Morley born?
Edward W. Morley was born in Newark[2].
Where did Edward W. Morley die?
Edward W. Morley passed away in West Hartford[4].
What did Edward W. Morley do for work?
Edward W. Morley worked as a physicist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Edward W. Morley go to school?
Edward W. Morley was educated at Williams College[12] and Case Western Reserve University[13].
What awards did Edward W. Morley receive?
Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[14], Willard Gibbs Award[15], and Davy Medal[16].