Eugene Sullivan

American chemist (1872–1962)
Person human Q63377440
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Eugene Sullivan

Summary

Eugene Sullivan is a human[1]. He was born in Elgin[2]. He was born on January 23, 1872[3]. He died on May 12, 1962[4]. He worked as a chemist[5].

Key Facts

  • Eugene Sullivan's place of birth was Elgin[2].
  • Eugene Sullivan was born on January 23, 1872[3].
  • Eugene Sullivan died on May 12, 1962[4].
  • Eugene Sullivan held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Eugene Sullivan worked as a chemist[5].
  • Eugene Sullivan was employed by Corning Inc.[7].
  • Eugene Sullivan was educated at University of Michigan[8].
  • Eugene Sullivan's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[9].
  • Eugene Sullivan's education included a stint at Leipzig University[10].
  • Eugene Sullivan received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[11].
  • Eugene Sullivan received the Howard N. Potts Medal[12].
  • Eugene Sullivan received the Perkin Medal[13].
  • Eugene Sullivan is recorded as male[14].
  • Eugene Sullivan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eugene Sullivan's family name is recorded as Sullivan[16].
  • Eugene Sullivan's given name is recorded as Eugene[17].
  • Eugene Sullivan's given name is recorded as Cornelius[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugene Sullivan's place of birth was Elgin[2]. He was born on January 23, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[8], a public research university[19], in United States[20], founded in 1817[21], headquartered in Ann Arbor[22]; University of Göttingen[9], a campus university[23], in Germany[24], founded in 1734[25], headquartered in Göttingen[26]; and Leipzig University[10], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1409[29], headquartered in Leipzig[30].

Career and Affiliations

Eugene Sullivan's professions included chemist[5]. Among his employers was Corning Inc.[7].

Recognition

Awards received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[11], a nonprofit organization[31], in United States[32], founded in 1973[33], headquartered in North Canton[34]; Howard N. Potts Medal[12], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1911[37]; and Perkin Medal[13], a chemistry award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1906[40].

Death and Burial

Eugene Sullivan died on May 12, 1962[4].

FAQs

Where was Eugene Sullivan born?

Born in Elgin[2], Eugene Sullivan…

What did Eugene Sullivan do for work?

Eugene Sullivan worked as chemist[5].

Where did Eugene Sullivan go to school?

Eugene Sullivan was educated at University of Michigan[8], University of Göttingen[9], and Leipzig University[10].

What awards did Eugene Sullivan receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[11], Howard N. Potts Medal[12], and Perkin Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . digital.sciencehistory.org. digital.sciencehistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . sci-america.org. sci-america.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . digital.sciencehistory.org. digital.sciencehistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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