Robert Coleman Richardson

American physicist
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Robert Coleman Richardson
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Robert Coleman Richardson, born June 26, 1937, in Washington, D.C. [1][2][3][4], was a physicist and university teacher from the United States . He attended Washington-Liberty High School before earning his education at Duke University, Virginia Tech, and the Virginia Tech College of Science . Richardson later worked at Cornell University and Duke University [5], specializing in cryophysics .

Throughout his career, Richardson received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize, and the Simon Memorial Prize [6][7][8][9]. He was also a Guggenheim Fellow, a Fellow of the American Physical Society, and an Eagle Scout [6][7][8][9]. His memberships included the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Physical Society [10]. Richardson identified with atheism .

He died on February 19, 2013, in Ithaca [1][2][3][4].

Robert Coleman Richardson

Summary

Robert Coleman Richardson is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1937[3]. He died in Ithaca[4]. He died on February 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Coleman Richardson's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson passed away in Ithaca[4].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was born on June 26, 1937[3].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson died on February 19, 2013[5].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson's professions included physicist[6].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson's field of work was cryophysics[10].
  • Among Robert Coleman Richardson's employers was Cornell University[11].
  • Among Robert Coleman Richardson's employers was Duke University[12].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson's education included a stint at Duke University[13].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson's education included a stint at Virginia Tech[14].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was educated at Washington-Liberty High School[15].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson's education included a stint at Virginia Tech College of Science[16].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Nobel Prize in Physics[18].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize[19].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[20].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Eagle Scout[21].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson received the Simon Memorial Prize[22].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[25].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was a member of American Physical Society[26].
  • Robert Coleman Richardson was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Robert Coleman Richardson… he was born on June 26, 1937[3].

Education

Educated at Duke University[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1838[30], headquartered in Durham[31]; Virginia Tech[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1872[34]; Washington-Liberty High School[15], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37]; and Virginia Tech College of Science[16], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 2003[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Robert Coleman Richardson's field of work was cryophysics[10]. Employers include Cornell University[11], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1865[43], headquartered in Ithaca[44] and Duke University[12], a university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1838[47], headquartered in Durham[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[49], in United States[50], founded in 1925[51]; Nobel Prize in Physics[18], a physics award[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1901[54]; Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize[19], a physics award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1952[57]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[20], a fellowship award[58]; Eagle Scout[21], an Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America[59], in United States[60], founded in 1911[61]; and Simon Memorial Prize[22], a science award[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1959[64].

Personal Life

Robert Coleman Richardson's religion is recorded as atheism[65].

Death and Burial

Robert Coleman Richardson died on February 19, 2013[5]. He passed away in Ithaca[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Coleman Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Robert Coleman Richardson born?

Robert Coleman Richardson's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Robert Coleman Richardson die?

Robert Coleman Richardson passed away in Ithaca[4].

What did Robert Coleman Richardson do for work?

Robert Coleman Richardson worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Robert Coleman Richardson go to school?

Robert Coleman Richardson was educated at Duke University[13], Virginia Tech[14], Washington-Liberty High School[15], and Virginia Tech College of Science[16].

What awards did Robert Coleman Richardson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Nobel Prize in Physics[18], Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize[19], and Fellow of the American Physical Society[20].

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