John Mitchell Nuttall

British physicist (1890–1958)
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Summary

John Mitchell Nuttall was born on July 21, 1890[1], in Todmorden[2]. He died on January 28, 1958[3], in Manchester[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], engineer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 27, 1890[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Employer: University of Leeds[11]
  • Educated at: University of Manchester[12]
  • Notable work: Geiger–Nuttall law[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: British Army[15]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[16]
  • Given name: John[17]
  • Described by source: Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for John Mitchell Nuttall include Geiger–Nuttall law[20], a physical law[21].

Why It Matters

John Mitchell Nuttall has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

Entities named for him include Geiger–Nuttall law[20], a physical law[21].

FAQs

Where was John Mitchell Nuttall born?

John Mitchell Nuttall was born in Todmorden[2].

Where did John Mitchell Nuttall die?

John Mitchell Nuttall died in Manchester[4].

What did John Mitchell Nuttall do for work?

John Mitchell Nuttall worked as a physicist[5], engineer[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did John Mitchell Nuttall go to school?

John Mitchell Nuttall was educated at University of Manchester[12].

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  12. [9] ↑ . Physicists: Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
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  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer → University of Leeds
    Described by source → Physicists: Biographical Dictionary
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