Robert H. Silsbee

American physicist
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Robert H. Silsbee

Summary

Robert H. Silsbee is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1929[3]. He died in Ithaca[4]. He died on May 23, 2019[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert H. Silsbee's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Robert H. Silsbee died in Ithaca[4].
  • Robert H. Silsbee was born on February 24, 1929[3].
  • Robert H. Silsbee died on May 23, 2019[5].
  • Robert H. Silsbee was married to Ann Loomis Silsbee[9].
  • Robert H. Silsbee held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's professions included physicist[6].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's field of work was solid-state physics[11].
  • Among Robert H. Silsbee's employers was Cornell University[12].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's doctoral advisor was Harvey Brooks[14].
  • Robert H. Silsbee received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Robert H. Silsbee is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert H. Silsbee supervised Ruby Nandini Ghosh as a doctoral student[18].
  • Robert H. Silsbee earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].
  • Robert H. Silsbee's given name is recorded as Robert[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Robert H. Silsbee… he was born on February 24, 1929[3].

Education

Robert H. Silsbee was educated at Harvard University[13]. His doctoral advisor was Harvey Brooks[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Robert H. Silsbee's field of work was solid-state physics[11]. He was employed by Cornell University[12]. He supervised Ruby Nandini Ghosh as a doctoral student[18].

Recognition

Robert H. Silsbee received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

Personal Life

Among Robert H. Silsbee's spouses was Ann Loomis Silsbee[9].

Death and Burial

Robert H. Silsbee died on May 23, 2019[5]. He died in Ithaca[4].

Why It Matters

Robert H. Silsbee is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Robert H. Silsbee born?

Robert H. Silsbee's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Robert H. Silsbee die?

Robert H. Silsbee died in Ithaca[4].

Who was Robert H. Silsbee married to?

Robert H. Silsbee's spouses include Ann Loomis Silsbee[9].

What did Robert H. Silsbee do for work?

Robert H. Silsbee worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Robert H. Silsbee go to school?

Robert H. Silsbee was educated at Harvard University[13].

What awards did Robert H. Silsbee receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . physics.cornell.edu. Retrieved . physics.cornell.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Physics Today. Retrieved . physicstoday.scitation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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