Richard Smalley
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Summary
Richard Smalley was born on June 6, 1943[1], in Akron[2]. He died on October 28, 2005[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], professor[6], and scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: organic chemistry[10]
- Employer: Rice University[11]
- Educated at: Princeton University[12], University of Chicago[13], University of Michigan[14], Hope College[15], Southwest High School[16], Southwest Early College Campus[17]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], John Scott Award[19], Franklin Medal[20], Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award[21], Fellow of the American Physical Society[22], Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics[23], Welch Award in Chemistry[24], Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award[25], Glenn T. Seaborg Medal[26], Carbon Medal[27], James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials[28], William H. Nichols Medal[29], honorary doctorate from University of Montpellier-II[30], EPS Europhysics Prize[31]
- Member of: American Physical Society[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], American Association for the Advancement of Science[34], National Academy of Sciences[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Richard Smalley[37]
- Cause of death: chronic lymphocytic leukemia[38]
- Residence: Akron[39]
- Family name: Smalley[40]
- Given name: Richard[41], Errett[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Birth name: Richard Errett Smalley[45]
- Name in native language: Richard Smalley[46]
- Erdős number: 5[47]
- Interested in: chemistry[48]
Why It Matters
Richard Smalley has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Richard Smalley born?
Richard Smalley was born in Akron[2].
Where did Richard Smalley die?
Richard Smalley died in Houston[4].
What did Richard Smalley do for work?
Richard Smalley worked as a chemist[5], professor[6], and scientist[7].
Where did Richard Smalley go to school?
Richard Smalley was educated at Princeton University[12], University of Chicago[13], University of Michigan[14], and Hope College[15].
What awards did Richard Smalley receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], John Scott Award[19], Franklin Medal[20], and Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award[21].