George William Gray

British organic chemist (1926–2013)
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George William Gray

Summary

George William Gray is a human[1]. Born in Denny[2], he… he was born on September 4, 1926[3]. He died on May 12, 2013[4]. He worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George William Gray was born in Denny[2].
  • George William Gray was born on September 4, 1926[3].
  • George William Gray died on May 12, 2013[4].
  • George William Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • George William Gray worked as a chemist[5].
  • George William Gray's professions included university teacher[6].
  • George William Gray's field of work was organic chemistry[9].
  • George William Gray was employed by University of Hull[10].
  • George William Gray's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[11].
  • George William Gray's education included a stint at University of London[12].
  • George William Gray received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • George William Gray received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • George William Gray received the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology[15].
  • George William Gray received the Leverhulme Medal[16].
  • George William Gray received the Clifford Paterson Lecture[17].
  • George William Gray was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • George William Gray is recorded as male[19].
  • George William Gray's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George William Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[21].
  • George William Gray's given name is recorded as George William[22].
  • George William Gray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Denny[2], George William Gray… he was born on September 4, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[11], a public research university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1451[26], headquartered in Glasgow[27] and University of London[12], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[5] and university teacher[6]. George William Gray's field of work was organic chemistry[9]. Among his employers was University of Hull[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology[15], a science award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1985[38]; Leverhulme Medal[16], a science award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1960[41]; and Clifford Paterson Lecture[17], a science award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1976[44].

Death and Burial

George William Gray died on May 12, 2013[4].

Why It Matters

George William Gray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was George William Gray born?

George William Gray's place of birth was Denny[2].

What did George William Gray do for work?

George William Gray worked as chemist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did George William Gray go to school?

George William Gray was educated at University of Glasgow[11] and University of London[12].

What awards did George William Gray receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology[15], and Leverhulme Medal[16].

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  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Glasgow, University of London
    Place of birth Denny
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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