George Wetherill
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Summary
George Wetherill is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on August 12, 1925[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 19, 2006[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], astronomer[7], nuclear physicist[8], university teacher[9], and director[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- George Wetherill's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
- George Wetherill passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- George Wetherill was born on August 12, 1925[3].
- George Wetherill died on July 19, 2006[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Cemetery[12].
- George Wetherill held citizenship in United States[13].
- George Wetherill's professions included physicist[6].
- George Wetherill worked as an astronomer[7].
- George Wetherill worked as a nuclear physicist[8].
- George Wetherill worked as a university teacher[9].
- George Wetherill's professions included director[10].
- George Wetherill's professions included geologist[14].
- George Wetherill's field of work was astrophysics[15].
- George Wetherill held the position of director[16].
- Among George Wetherill's employers was Carnegie Institution for Science[17].
- George Wetherill was employed by University of California, Los Angeles[18].
- Among George Wetherill's employers was Carnegie Institution for Science[19].
- George Wetherill's education included a stint at University of Chicago[20].
- George Wetherill received the Leonard Medal[21].
- George Wetherill received the G. K. Gilbert Award[22].
- George Wetherill received the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[23].
- George Wetherill received the National Medal of Science[24].
- George Wetherill received the J. Lawrence Smith Medal[25].
- George Wetherill received the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[26].
- George Wetherill was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
George Wetherill was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on August 12, 1925[3].
Education
George Wetherill's education included a stint at University of Chicago[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], astronomer[7], nuclear physicist[8], university teacher[9], director[10], and geologist[14]. George Wetherill's field of work was astrophysics[15]. Employers include Carnegie Institution for Science[17], a nonprofit organization[28], in United States[29], founded in 1902[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and University of California, Los Angeles[18], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Los Angeles[35]. He held the position of director[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Leonard Medal[21], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1962[38]; G. K. Gilbert Award[22], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1983[41]; Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[23], a science award[42]; National Medal of Science[24], a science award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1963[45]; J. Lawrence Smith Medal[25], a science award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1888[48]; and Henry Norris Russell Lectureship[26], a science award[49], in United States[50].
Death and Burial
George Wetherill died on July 19, 2006[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[51]. Burial took place at Westminster Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
George Wetherill has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was George Wetherill born?
George Wetherill's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did George Wetherill die?
George Wetherill died in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did George Wetherill do for work?
George Wetherill worked as physicist[6], astronomer[7], nuclear physicist[8], university teacher[9], and director[10].
Where did George Wetherill go to school?
George Wetherill was educated at University of Chicago[20].
What awards did George Wetherill receive?
Honors received include Leonard Medal[21], G. K. Gilbert Award[22], Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[23], and National Medal of Science[24].