Roy J. Plunkett

American chemist (1910–1994)
Person human Q908166
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Summary

Roy J. Plunkett was born on June 26, 1910[1], in New Carlisle[2]. He died on May 12, 1994[3], in Corpus Christi[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (493 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Educated at: Ohio State University[10], Manchester University[11], Bethel High School[12]
  • Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[13], Holley Medal[14], Chemical Pioneer Award[15], John Scott Award[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Cause of death: cancer[18]
  • Family name: Plunkett[19]
  • Given name: Roy[20], Joseph[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[23]

Why It Matters

Roy J. Plunkett has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Roy J. Plunkett born?

Roy J. Plunkett's place of birth was New Carlisle[2].

Where did Roy J. Plunkett die?

Roy J. Plunkett died in Corpus Christi[4].

What did Roy J. Plunkett do for work?

Roy J. Plunkett worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], and engineer[7].

Where did Roy J. Plunkett go to school?

Roy J. Plunkett was educated at Ohio State University[10], Manchester University[11], and Bethel High School[12].

What awards did Roy J. Plunkett receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[13], Holley Medal[14], Chemical Pioneer Award[15], and John Scott Award[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . nndb.com. nndb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . invent.org. invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . asme.org. asme.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . theaic.org. theaic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . thejohnscottaward.github.io. thejohnscottaward.github.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death → Corpus Christi
    Educated at → Ohio State University, Manchester University, Bethel High School
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