Hugh Stott Taylor

British chemist (1890–1974)
Person human Q505878
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Hugh Stott Taylor

Summary

Hugh Stott Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Lancashire[2]. He was born on February 6, 1890[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on April 17, 1974[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lancashire[2], Hugh Stott Taylor…
  • Hugh Stott Taylor passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was born on February 6, 1890[3].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor died on April 17, 1974[5].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor's professions included chemist[6].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was employed by Princeton University[10].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was educated at University of Liverpool[11].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[13].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the Remsen Award[14].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the Mendel Medal[16].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[17].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was a member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[22].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor is recorded as male[23].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor supervised Michel Boudart as a doctoral student[25].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor supervised Joseph O. Hirschfelder as a doctoral student[26].
  • Hugh Stott Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Stott Taylor's place of birth was Lancashire[2]. He was born on February 6, 1890[3].

Education

Hugh Stott Taylor's education included a stint at University of Liverpool[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Hugh Stott Taylor's employers was Princeton University[10]. Doctoral students include Michel Boudart[25], an engineer[28], 1924–2012[29], of United States[30], awarded the honorary doctorate from the University of Notre Dame[31], specialised in chemical engineering[32] and Joseph O. Hirschfelder[26], a physicist[33], 1911–1990[34], of United States[35], awarded the National Medal of Science[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[13], a fellowship award[39]; Remsen Award[14], a science award[40], founded in 1946[41]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44]; Mendel Medal[16], a medallion[45], founded in 1928[46]; and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[17], an award[47], in Canada[48].

Death and Burial

Hugh Stott Taylor died on April 17, 1974[5]. He died in Princeton[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Stott Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

His notable doctoral advisees include Joseph O. Hirschfelder[50], a physicist[51], 1911–1990[52], of United States[53], awarded the National Medal of Science[54].

FAQs

Where was Hugh Stott Taylor born?

Hugh Stott Taylor's place of birth was Lancashire[2].

Where did Hugh Stott Taylor die?

Hugh Stott Taylor passed away in Princeton[4].

What did Hugh Stott Taylor do for work?

Hugh Stott Taylor worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hugh Stott Taylor go to school?

Hugh Stott Taylor was educated at University of Liverpool[11].

What awards did Hugh Stott Taylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Fellow of the American Physical Society[13], Remsen Award[14], and Knight Bachelor[15].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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