Merle Tuve
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Summary
Merle Tuve was born on June 27, 1901[1], in Canton[2]. He died on May 20, 1982[3], in Bethesda[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and geophysicist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Anthony G. Tuve[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: University of Minnesota[10], Johns Hopkins University[11]
- Doctoral advisor: Gregory Breit[12]
- Award received: Howard N. Potts Medal[13], Officer of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[14], William Bowie Medal[15], Medal for Merit[16], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Fellow of the American Physical Society[18], Comstock Prize in Physics[19], John Scott Award[20], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[21]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[22], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], American Philosophical Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Tuve[26]
- Given name: Merle[27], Antony[28]
- Described by source: Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[29]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[30]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[31]
Why It Matters
Merle Tuve has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Merle Tuve born?
Merle Tuve was born in Canton[2].
Where did Merle Tuve die?
Merle Tuve died in Bethesda[4].
Who were Merle Tuve's parents?
Merle Tuve's father was Anthony G. Tuve[8].
What did Merle Tuve do for work?
Merle Tuve worked as a physicist[5] and geophysicist[6].
Where did Merle Tuve go to school?
Merle Tuve was educated at University of Minnesota[10] and Johns Hopkins University[11].
What awards did Merle Tuve receive?
Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[13], Officer of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[14], William Bowie Medal[15], and Medal for Merit[16].