Henry Guerlac

American historian (1910-1985)
Person human Q907710
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Henry Guerlac

Summary

Henry Guerlac is a human[1]. Born in New York[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1910[3]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. He died on May 29, 1985[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Guerlac's place of birth was New York[2].
  • Henry Guerlac died in Ithaca[4].
  • Henry Guerlac was born on June 14, 1910[3].
  • Henry Guerlac died on May 29, 1985[5].
  • Henry Guerlac held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Henry Guerlac worked as a chemist[6].
  • Henry Guerlac's professions included historian[7].
  • Henry Guerlac's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Henry Guerlac's field of work was history of science[11].
  • Among Henry Guerlac's employers was Cornell University[12].
  • Henry Guerlac's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
  • Henry Guerlac's education included a stint at Cornell University[14].
  • Henry Guerlac received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Henry Guerlac received the Pfizer Award[16].
  • Henry Guerlac received the George Sarton Medal[17].
  • Henry Guerlac received the Dexter Award[18].
  • Henry Guerlac received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Henry Guerlac was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Henry Guerlac was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[21].
  • Henry Guerlac is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Guerlac's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Guerlac's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Henry Guerlac's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Henry Guerlac's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Edward Guerlac'}[26].
  • Henry Guerlac's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Guerlac'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York[2], Henry Guerlac… he was born on June 14, 1910[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Cornell University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Ithaca[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Henry Guerlac's field of work was history of science[11]. Among his employers was Cornell University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[36], in United States[37], founded in 1925[38]; Pfizer Award[16], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1958[41]; George Sarton Medal[17], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1955[44]; Dexter Award[18], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1956[47]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[48], in France[49].

Death and Burial

Henry Guerlac died on May 29, 1985[5]. He died in Ithaca[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Guerlac ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

His notable doctoral advisees include Margaret Jacob[52], a historian[53], b. 1943[54], of United States[55], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[56], specialised in history of science[57] and Harry Woolf[58], a university teacher[59], 1923–2003[60], of United States[61], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[62].

FAQs

Where was Henry Guerlac born?

Henry Guerlac's place of birth was New York[2].

Where did Henry Guerlac die?

Henry Guerlac died in Ithaca[4].

What did Henry Guerlac do for work?

Henry Guerlac worked as chemist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Henry Guerlac go to school?

Henry Guerlac was educated at Harvard University[13] and Cornell University[14].

What awards did Henry Guerlac receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Pfizer Award[16], George Sarton Medal[17], and Dexter Award[18].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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