George Ernest Gibson

American chemist
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George Ernest Gibson

Summary

George Ernest Gibson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1884[3]. He died on August 26, 1959[4]. He worked as a chemist[5].

Key Facts

  • George Ernest Gibson was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • George Ernest Gibson was born on November 9, 1884[3].
  • George Ernest Gibson died on August 26, 1959[4].
  • George Ernest Gibson held citizenship in United States[6].
  • George Ernest Gibson's professions included chemist[5].
  • George Ernest Gibson was employed by University of California, Berkeley[7].
  • George Ernest Gibson was educated at University of Edinburgh[8].
  • George Ernest Gibson's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[9].
  • George Ernest Gibson's doctoral advisor was Otto Lummer[10].
  • George Ernest Gibson's doctoral advisor was Otto Lummer[11].
  • George Ernest Gibson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • George Ernest Gibson is recorded as male[13].
  • George Ernest Gibson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Glenn T. Seaborg as a doctoral student[15].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised William Giauque as a doctoral student[16].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Joseph W. Kennedy as a doctoral student[17].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Henry Eyring as a doctoral student[18].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Glenn T. Seaborg as a doctoral student[19].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Henry Eyring as a doctoral student[20].
  • George Ernest Gibson supervised Wendell Mitchell Latimer as a doctoral student[21].
  • George Ernest Gibson's given name is recorded as George[22].

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Origins and Family

George Ernest Gibson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 9, 1884[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[8], a public university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1583[25], headquartered in Edinburgh[26] and University of Wrocław[9], a university[27], in Poland[28], founded in 1702[29]. Doctoral advisors include Otto Lummer[10], a physicist[30], 1860–1925[31], of Germany[32], specialised in optics[33].

Career and Affiliations

George Ernest Gibson's professions included chemist[5]. He was employed by University of California, Berkeley[7]. Doctoral students include Glenn T. Seaborg[15], a chemist[34], 1912–1999[35], of United States[36], awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[37], specialised in nuclear chemistry[38]; William Giauque[16], a chemist[39], 1895–1982[40], of United States[41], awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[42], specialised in physical chemistry[43]; Joseph W. Kennedy[17], a physicist[44], 1916–1957[45], of United States[46], specialised in chemistry[47]; Henry Eyring[18], a chemist[48], 1901–1981[49], of United States[50], awarded the Bingham Medal[51], specialised in physical chemistry[52]; and Wendell Mitchell Latimer[21], a chemist[53], 1893–1955[54], of United States[55], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[56], specialised in chemistry[57].

Recognition

George Ernest Gibson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Death and Burial

George Ernest Gibson died on August 26, 1959[4].

FAQs

Where was George Ernest Gibson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], George Ernest Gibson…

What did George Ernest Gibson do for work?

George Ernest Gibson worked as chemist[5].

Where did George Ernest Gibson go to school?

George Ernest Gibson was educated at University of Edinburgh[8] and University of Wrocław[9].

What awards did George Ernest Gibson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

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