John Stenhouse

Scottish chemist (1809-1880)
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John Stenhouse

Summary

John Stenhouse is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on October 21, 1809[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 31, 1880[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Stenhouse was born in Glasgow[2].
  • John Stenhouse died in London[4].
  • John Stenhouse was born on October 21, 1809[3].
  • John Stenhouse died on December 31, 1880[5].
  • John Stenhouse held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Stenhouse held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Stenhouse's professions included chemist[6].
  • Among John Stenhouse's employers was St Bartholomew's Medical College[10].
  • Among John Stenhouse's employers was Royal Mint[11].
  • John Stenhouse was educated at University of Glasgow[12].
  • John Stenhouse's education included a stint at University of Strathclyde[13].
  • John Stenhouse was educated at University of Aberdeen[14].
  • John Stenhouse's education included a stint at University of Giessen[15].
  • John Stenhouse's doctoral advisor was Thomas Graham[16].
  • John Stenhouse received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • John Stenhouse received the Royal Medal[18].
  • John Stenhouse received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • John Stenhouse received the Fellow of the Chemical Society[20].
  • John Stenhouse was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • John Stenhouse was a member of Royal Society of Chemistry[22].
  • John Stenhouse was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • John Stenhouse is recorded as male[24].
  • John Stenhouse's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Stenhouse supervised August Kekulé as a doctoral student[26].
  • John Stenhouse's Commons category is recorded as John Stenhouse[27].

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Origins and Family

John Stenhouse was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on October 21, 1809[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[12], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; University of Strathclyde[13], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1796[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; University of Aberdeen[14], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1495[38], headquartered in Aberdeen[39]; and University of Giessen[15], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43]. John Stenhouse's doctoral advisor was Thomas Graham[16].

Career and Affiliations

John Stenhouse's professions included chemist[6]. Employers include St Bartholomew's Medical College[10] and Royal Mint[11], a mint[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 0886[46], headquartered in Llantrisant[47]. He supervised August Kekulé as a doctoral student[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Royal Medal[18], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1826[52]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; and Fellow of the Chemical Society[20].

Death and Burial

John Stenhouse died on December 31, 1880[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Stenhouse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by August Kekulé[57], a chemist[58], 1829–1896[59], of Kingdom of Prussia[60], awarded the Copley Medal[61], specialised in chemistry[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include August Kekulé[63], a chemist[64], 1829–1896[65], of Kingdom of Prussia[66], awarded the Copley Medal[67], specialised in chemistry[68].

FAQs

Where was John Stenhouse born?

John Stenhouse's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did John Stenhouse die?

John Stenhouse passed away in London[4].

What did John Stenhouse do for work?

John Stenhouse worked as chemist[6].

Where did John Stenhouse go to school?

John Stenhouse was educated at University of Glasgow[12], University of Strathclyde[13], University of Aberdeen[14], and University of Giessen[15].

What awards did John Stenhouse receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Royal Medal[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], and Fellow of the Chemical Society[20].

Who did John Stenhouse influence?

John Stenhouse has been cited as an influence by August Kekulé[57].

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