Harold Hartley

British physical chemist (1878–1972)
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Harold Hartley

Summary

Harold Hartley is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 3, 1878[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 9, 1972[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and chemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Harold Hartley…
  • Harold Hartley passed away in London[4].
  • Harold Hartley was born on September 3, 1878[3].
  • Harold Hartley died on September 9, 1972[5].
  • Among Harold Hartley's spouses was Gertrude Mary Forster Smith[9].
  • Harold Hartley held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Harold Hartley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Harold Hartley's professions included military officer[6].
  • Harold Hartley worked as a chemist[7].
  • Harold Hartley's field of work was physical chemistry[12].
  • Harold Hartley was employed by Balliol College[13].
  • Harold Hartley's education included a stint at Balliol College[14].
  • Harold Hartley was educated at Dulwich College[15].
  • Harold Hartley's education included a stint at University of Oxford[16].
  • Harold Hartley's doctoral advisor was Sir John Conroy, 3rd Baronet[17].
  • Harold Hartley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Harold Hartley received the Military Cross[19].
  • Harold Hartley received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Harold Hartley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Harold Hartley received the Hoover Medal[22].
  • Harold Hartley received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23].
  • Harold Hartley was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Harold Hartley is recorded as male[25].
  • Harold Hartley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Harold Hartley supervised Cyril Norman Hinshelwood as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Hartley was born in London[2]. He was born on September 3, 1878[3].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Dulwich College[15], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1619[34]; and University of Oxford[16], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1096[37], headquartered in Oxford[38]. Harold Hartley's doctoral advisor was Sir John Conroy, 3rd Baronet[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and chemist[7]. Harold Hartley's field of work was physical chemistry[12]. He was employed by Balliol College[13]. Doctoral students include Cyril Norman Hinshelwood[27], a painter[39], 1897–1967[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42], specialised in physical chemistry[43] and Ronnie Bell[44], a chemist[45], 1907–1996[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[48], specialised in physical chemistry[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Military Cross[19], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1914[54]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Hoover Medal[22], a science award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1930[61]; and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23], a knighthood[62], in United Kingdom[63].

Personal Life

Among Harold Hartley's spouses was Gertrude Mary Forster Smith[9].

Death and Burial

Harold Hartley died on September 9, 1972[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Hartley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

His notable doctoral advisees include Cyril Norman Hinshelwood[65], a painter[66], 1897–1967[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[69], specialised in physical chemistry[70] and Ronnie Bell[71], a chemist[72], 1907–1996[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[75], specialised in physical chemistry[76].

FAQs

Where was Harold Hartley born?

Born in London[2], Harold Hartley…

Where did Harold Hartley die?

Harold Hartley died in London[4].

Who was Harold Hartley married to?

Harold Hartley's spouses include Gertrude Mary Forster Smith[9].

What did Harold Hartley do for work?

Harold Hartley worked as military officer[6] and chemist[7].

Where did Harold Hartley go to school?

Harold Hartley was educated at Balliol College[14], Dulwich College[15], and University of Oxford[16].

What awards did Harold Hartley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Military Cross[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, chemist
    Military, police or special rank brigadier general
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank brigadier general
    Given name Harold, Brewer
    Field of work physical chemistry
    Doctoral student Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, Ronnie Bell
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