Robert Hadfield
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Summary
Robert Hadfield was born on November 28, 1858[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on September 30, 1940[3], in Surrey[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], metallurgist[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Field of work: metallurgy[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Elliott Cresson Medal[13], John Fritz Medal[14], Worthy of the City[15], Albert Medal[16], John Scott Award[17], Bessemer Gold Medal[18], Knight Bachelor[19]
- Member of: Royal Society[20], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[21], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22], National Academy of Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: baronet[25]
- Commons category: Robert Hadfield[26]
- Family name: Hadfield[27]
- Given name: Robert[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[30]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
Why It Matters
Robert Hadfield has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Robert Hadfield born?
Robert Hadfield's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
Where did Robert Hadfield die?
Robert Hadfield passed away in Surrey[4].
What did Robert Hadfield do for work?
Robert Hadfield worked as an engineer[5], metallurgist[6], and businessperson[7].
What awards did Robert Hadfield receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Elliott Cresson Medal[13], John Fritz Medal[14], and Worthy of the City[15].