Hugh P. Taylor Jr.

American geochemist (1932–2021)
Person human Q111626971
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Hugh P. Taylor Jr.

Summary

Hugh P. Taylor Jr. is a human[1]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s place of birth was Holbrook[2]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was born on December 27, 1932[3]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr. died on October 26, 2021[4]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr. worked as a geochemist[5], geologist[6], and teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Holbrook[2], Hugh P. Taylor Jr.…
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was born on December 27, 1932[3].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. died on October 26, 2021[4].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s professions included geochemist[5].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. worked as a geologist[6].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s professions included teacher[7].
  • Among Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s employers was California Institute of Technology[9].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was educated at California Institute of Technology[10].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s doctoral advisor was Samuel Epstein[12].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. received the Arthur L. Day Medal[13].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. received the H. C. Urey Award[14].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. received the Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[15].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. received the Arthur L. Day Medal[16].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. received the H. C. Urey Award[17].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr. is recorded as male[19].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s family name is recorded as Taylor[21].
  • Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s given name is recorded as Hugh[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s place of birth was Holbrook[2]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was born on December 27, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at California Institute of Technology[10], a university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1891[25], headquartered in California[26] and Harvard University[11], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr.'s doctoral advisor was Samuel Epstein[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geochemist[5], geologist[6], and teacher[7]. Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was employed by California Institute of Technology[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Arthur L. Day Medal[13], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1948[33]; H. C. Urey Award[14], a science award[34], in United States[35]; and Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[15], a fellowship award[36], in United States[37].

Death and Burial

Hugh P. Taylor Jr. died on October 26, 2021[4].

FAQs

Where was Hugh P. Taylor Jr. born?

Born in Holbrook[2], Hugh P. Taylor Jr.…

What did Hugh P. Taylor Jr. do for work?

Hugh P. Taylor Jr. worked as geochemist[5], geologist[6], and teacher[7].

Where did Hugh P. Taylor Jr. go to school?

Hugh P. Taylor Jr. was educated at California Institute of Technology[10] and Harvard University[11].

What awards did Hugh P. Taylor Jr. receive?

Honors received include Arthur L. Day Medal[13], H. C. Urey Award[14], Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[15], and Arthur L. Day Medal[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . caltech.edu. Retrieved . caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . caltech.edu. caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . caltech.edu. caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . caltech.edu. caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . geosociety.org. geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . eag.eu.com. eag.eu.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . gps.caltech.edu. Retrieved . gps.caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . caltech.edu. Retrieved . caltech.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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