Robert Watson-Watt
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Summary
Robert Watson-Watt was born on April 13, 1892[1], in Brechin[2]. He died on December 5, 1973[3], in Inverness[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], inventor[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,390 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Patrick Watson Watt[9]
- Spouse: Jane Trefusis Forbes[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], United Kingdom[12]
- Field of work: physics[13]
- Employer: University of Dundee[14], Met Office[15], Air Ministry[16]
- Educated at: Brechin High School[17], University of Dundee[18]
- Notable work: radar[19], Chain Home radar system[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Elliott Cresson Medal[23], Hughes Medal[24], Fellow of the American Physical Society[25], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[26], Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society[27]
- Member of: Royal Society[28], International Astronomical Union[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Robert Watson-Watt[31]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[32]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Science[33]
- Family name: Watson[34], Watt[35]
- Given name: Robert[36], Alexander[37]
- Relative: James Watt[38]
- Student of: William Peddie[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Robert Alexander Watson[41]
- Name in native language: Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt[42]
Why It Matters
Robert Watson-Watt has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Robert Watson-Watt born?
Robert Watson-Watt's place of birth was Brechin[2].
Where did Robert Watson-Watt die?
Robert Watson-Watt died in Inverness[4].
Who were Robert Watson-Watt's parents?
Robert Watson-Watt's father was Patrick Watson Watt[9].
Who was Robert Watson-Watt married to?
Robert Watson-Watt's spouses include Jane Trefusis Forbes[10].
What did Robert Watson-Watt do for work?
Robert Watson-Watt worked as a physicist[5], inventor[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Robert Watson-Watt go to school?
Robert Watson-Watt was educated at Brechin High School[17] and University of Dundee[18].
What awards did Robert Watson-Watt receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Elliott Cresson Medal[23], and Hughes Medal[24].