Ian Heilbron

British chemist (1886–1959)
Person human Q49353
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Ian Heilbron

Summary

Ian Heilbron is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on November 6, 1886[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 14, 1959[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ian Heilbron was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Ian Heilbron passed away in London[4].
  • Ian Heilbron was born on November 6, 1886[3].
  • Ian Heilbron died on September 14, 1959[5].
  • Ian Heilbron held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Ian Heilbron held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Ian Heilbron worked as a chemist[6].
  • Ian Heilbron's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ian Heilbron's field of work was organic chemistry[11].
  • Among Ian Heilbron's employers was University of Manchester[12].
  • Among Ian Heilbron's employers was Imperial College London[13].
  • Ian Heilbron was employed by University of Liverpool[14].
  • Among Ian Heilbron's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[15].
  • Ian Heilbron's education included a stint at High School of Glasgow[16].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Distinguished Service Order[18].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Royal Medal[19].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Davy Medal[20].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Priestley Medal[21].
  • Ian Heilbron received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Ian Heilbron was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Ian Heilbron is recorded as male[24].
  • Ian Heilbron's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ian Heilbron supervised Derek Barton as a doctoral student[26].
  • Ian Heilbron supervised Ernest Alexander Rudolf Braude as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Heilbron's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on November 6, 1886[3].

Education

Ian Heilbron's education included a stint at High School of Glasgow[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Ian Heilbron's field of work was organic chemistry[11]. Employers include University of Manchester[12], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Manchester[31]; Imperial College London[13], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1907[34], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[35]; University of Liverpool[14], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1903[38], headquartered in Liverpool[39]; and Victoria University of Manchester[15], a university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1851[42], headquartered in Manchester[43]. Doctoral students include Derek Barton[26], a chemist[44], 1918–1998[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Edward Harrison Memorial Prize[47], specialised in organic chemistry[48] and Ernest Alexander Rudolf Braude[27], a chemist[49], 1922–1956[50], awarded the Meldola Medal and Prize[51], specialised in chemistry[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Distinguished Service Order[18], a military decoration[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1886[57]; Royal Medal[19], a science award[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1826[60]; Davy Medal[20], a medallion[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1877[63]; Priestley Medal[21], a science award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1922[66]; and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1300[69].

Death and Burial

Ian Heilbron died on September 14, 1959[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ian Heilbron include Cook–Heilbron thiazole synthesis[70], a type of chemical reaction[71].

Why It Matters

Ian Heilbron ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Cook–Heilbron thiazole synthesis[70], a type of chemical reaction[71].

His notable doctoral advisees include Derek Barton[74], a chemist[75], 1918–1998[76], of United Kingdom[77], awarded the Edward Harrison Memorial Prize[78], specialised in organic chemistry[79].

FAQs

Where was Ian Heilbron born?

Born in Glasgow[2], Ian Heilbron…

Where did Ian Heilbron die?

Ian Heilbron passed away in London[4].

What did Ian Heilbron do for work?

Ian Heilbron worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ian Heilbron go to school?

Ian Heilbron was educated at High School of Glasgow[16].

What awards did Ian Heilbron receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Distinguished Service Order[18], Royal Medal[19], and Davy Medal[20].

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  1. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → High School of Glasgow
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