Morris Travers

English chemist (1872–1961)
Person human Q380209
Morris Travers
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Morris Travers

Summary

Morris Travers is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1872[3]. He died in Stroud[4]. He died on August 25, 1961[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Morris Travers…
  • Morris Travers passed away in Stroud[4].
  • Morris Travers was born on January 24, 1872[3].
  • Morris Travers died on August 25, 1961[5].
  • A child of Morris Travers was Robert Morris William Travers[8].
  • Morris Travers held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Morris Travers's professions included chemist[6].
  • Among Morris Travers's employers was University of London[10].
  • Morris Travers was educated at University College London[11].
  • Morris Travers was educated at Blundell's School[12].
  • Morris Travers's doctoral advisor was William Ramsay[13].
  • Morris Travers received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Morris Travers received the Melchett Medal[15].
  • Morris Travers was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Morris Travers is recorded as male[17].
  • Morris Travers's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Morris Travers's family name is recorded as Travers[19].
  • Morris Travers's given name is recorded as Morris[20].
  • Morris Travers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Morris Travers's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 24, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[11], a university college[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1826[24], headquartered in UCL Main Building[25] and Blundell's School[12], an independent school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1604[28]. Morris Travers's doctoral advisor was William Ramsay[13].

Career and Affiliations

Morris Travers's professions included chemist[6]. Among his employers was University of London[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Melchett Medal[15], a science award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1930[33].

Personal Life

A child of Morris Travers was Robert Morris William Travers[8].

Death and Burial

Morris Travers died on August 25, 1961[5]. He passed away in Stroud[4].

Why It Matters

Morris Travers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of xenon[36], a chemical element[37]; krypton[38], a chemical element[39]; and neon[40], a chemical element[41].

FAQs

Where was Morris Travers born?

Born in London[2], Morris Travers…

Where did Morris Travers die?

Morris Travers passed away in Stroud[4].

What did Morris Travers do for work?

Morris Travers worked as chemist[6].

Where did Morris Travers go to school?

Morris Travers was educated at University College London[11] and Blundell's School[12].

What awards did Morris Travers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14] and Melchett Medal[15].

What did Morris Travers discover?

Morris Travers is credited as discoverer of xenon[36], krypton[38], and neon[40].

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  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Putnik · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija id → morris-william-travers
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Morris
    Family name → Travers
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    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom
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