Harry Melville

British chemist, academic, and academic administrator
Person human Q18576287
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Harry Melville

Summary

Harry Melville is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on April 27, 1908[3]. He died on June 14, 2000[4]. He worked as a chemist[5].

Key Facts

  • Harry Melville's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Harry Melville was born on April 27, 1908[3].
  • Harry Melville died on June 14, 2000[4].
  • Harry Melville worked as a chemist[5].
  • Harry Melville's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[6].
  • Harry Melville was educated at George Heriot's School[7].
  • Harry Melville was educated at Heriot-Watt University[8].
  • Harry Melville's doctoral advisor was John E. Mackenzie[9].
  • Harry Melville's doctoral advisor was Ernest B. Ludlam[10].
  • Harry Melville received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[11].
  • Harry Melville received the Meldola Medal and Prize[12].
  • Harry Melville received the Davy Medal[13].
  • Harry Melville received the Tilden Prize[14].
  • Harry Melville received the Liversidge Award[15].
  • Harry Melville received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • Harry Melville was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Harry Melville is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry Melville's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry Melville supervised Anthony B. Callear as a doctoral student[20].
  • Harry Melville supervised Maurice Hilary George as a doctoral student[21].
  • Harry Melville supervised George Murray Burnett as a doctoral student[22].
  • Harry Melville's family name is recorded as Melville[23].
  • Harry Melville's given name is recorded as Harry[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Harry Melville… he was born on April 27, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[6], a public university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1583[27], headquartered in Edinburgh[28]; George Heriot's School[7], an independent school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1628[31]; and Heriot-Watt University[8], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1821[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]. Doctoral advisors include John E. Mackenzie[9] and Ernest B. Ludlam[10].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Melville's professions included chemist[5]. Doctoral students include Anthony B. Callear[20], a physical chemist[36]; Maurice Hilary George[21]; and George Murray Burnett[22], a scientist[37], 1921–1980[38], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Society Bakerian Medal[11], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1775[42]; Meldola Medal and Prize[12], a chemistry award[43]; Davy Medal[13], a medallion[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1877[46]; Tilden Prize[14], a chemistry award[47]; Liversidge Award[15], a science award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1927[50]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], a fellowship award[51], in United Kingdom[52].

Death and Burial

Harry Melville died on June 14, 2000[4].

FAQs

Where was Harry Melville born?

Harry Melville was born in Edinburgh[2].

What did Harry Melville do for work?

Harry Melville worked as chemist[5].

Where did Harry Melville go to school?

Harry Melville was educated at University of Edinburgh[6], George Heriot's School[7], and Heriot-Watt University[8].

What awards did Harry Melville receive?

Honors received include Royal Society Bakerian Medal[11], Meldola Medal and Prize[12], Davy Medal[13], and Tilden Prize[14].

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Class ancestry

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