Frank Spedding

American chemist (1902–1984)
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Frank Spedding

Summary

Frank Spedding is a human[1]. Born in Hamilton[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1902[3]. He passed away in Ames[4]. He died on December 15, 1984[5]. He worked as a chemist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Hamilton[2], Frank Spedding…
  • Frank Spedding died in Ames[4].
  • Frank Spedding was born on October 22, 1902[3].
  • Frank Spedding died on December 15, 1984[5].
  • Frank Spedding's father was Howard L. Spedding[7].
  • A child of Frank Spedding was Elizabeth Spedding Calciano[8].
  • Frank Spedding held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Frank Spedding held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Frank Spedding's professions included chemist[6].
  • Among Frank Spedding's employers was Iowa State University[11].
  • Frank Spedding was employed by University of California, Berkeley[12].
  • Frank Spedding's education included a stint at University of Michigan[13].
  • Frank Spedding was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14].
  • Frank Spedding's doctoral advisor was Gilbert N. Lewis[15].
  • Frank Spedding received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Frank Spedding received the Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics[17].
  • Frank Spedding received the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry[18].
  • Frank Spedding received the William H. Nichols Medal[19].
  • Frank Spedding received the Francis J. Clamer Medal[20].
  • Frank Spedding was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Frank Spedding was influenced by Gilbert N. Lewis[22].
  • Frank Spedding is recorded as male[23].
  • Frank Spedding's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Frank Spedding's residence is recorded as Ames[25].
  • Frank Spedding's family name is recorded as Spedding[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Spedding's place of birth was Hamilton[2]. He was born on October 22, 1902[3]. His father was Howard L. Spedding[7].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[13], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1817[29], headquartered in Ann Arbor[30] and University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1868[33], headquartered in Berkeley[34]. Frank Spedding's doctoral advisor was Gilbert N. Lewis[15].

Career and Affiliations

Frank Spedding worked as a chemist[6]. Employers include Iowa State University[11], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1858[37], headquartered in Ames[38] and University of California, Berkeley[12], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1868[41], headquartered in Berkeley[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics[17], an award[46], founded in 1931[47]; ACS Award in Pure Chemistry[18], a chemistry award[48], founded in 1931[49]; William H. Nichols Medal[19], a science award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1902[52]; and Francis J. Clamer Medal[20].

Personal Life

A child of Frank Spedding was Elizabeth Spedding Calciano[8].

Death and Burial

Frank Spedding died on December 15, 1984[5]. He died in Ames[4].

FAQs

Where was Frank Spedding born?

Frank Spedding was born in Hamilton[2].

Where did Frank Spedding die?

Frank Spedding passed away in Ames[4].

Who were Frank Spedding's parents?

Frank Spedding's father was Howard L. Spedding[7].

What did Frank Spedding do for work?

Frank Spedding worked as chemist[6].

Where did Frank Spedding go to school?

Frank Spedding was educated at University of Michigan[13] and University of California, Berkeley[14].

What awards did Frank Spedding receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics[17], ACS Award in Pure Chemistry[18], and William H. Nichols Medal[19].

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Class ancestry

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