Russell Harrison Varian

American inventor (1898–1959)
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Russell Harrison Varian

Summary

Russell Harrison Varian is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on April 24, 1898[3]. He passed away in Juneau[4]. He died on July 28, 1959[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], physicist[7], scientist[8], and entrepreneur[9].

Key Facts

  • Russell Harrison Varian's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Russell Harrison Varian passed away in Juneau[4].
  • Russell Harrison Varian was born on April 24, 1898[3].
  • Russell Harrison Varian died on July 28, 1959[5].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's father was John Osborne Varian[10].
  • Russell Harrison Varian held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Russell Harrison Varian worked as an inventor[6].
  • Russell Harrison Varian worked as a physicist[7].
  • Russell Harrison Varian worked as a scientist[8].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was valve amplifier[12].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was radar[13].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was television transmitter[14].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was microwave technology[15].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was electrical industry[16].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's field of work was history of technology[17].
  • Russell Harrison Varian received the John Price Wetherill Medal[18].
  • Russell Harrison Varian is recorded as male[19].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Russell Harrison Varian is part of Russell and Sigurd Varian[21].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's given name is recorded as Russell[22].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's given name is recorded as Harrison[23].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's work location is recorded as Alaska[24].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's partner in business or sport is recorded as Sigurd Fergus Varian[25].
  • Russell Harrison Varian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Russell Harrison Varian's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on April 24, 1898[3]. His father was John Osborne Varian[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], physicist[7], scientist[8], and entrepreneur[9]. Fields of work include valve amplifier[12]; radar[13]; television transmitter[14]; microwave technology[15], a type of technology[27]; electrical industry[16], an industry[28]; and history of technology[17], an aspect of history[29].

Recognition

Russell Harrison Varian received the John Price Wetherill Medal[18].

Death and Burial

Russell Harrison Varian died on July 28, 1959[5]. He passed away in Juneau[4].

FAQs

Where was Russell Harrison Varian born?

Russell Harrison Varian's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Russell Harrison Varian die?

Russell Harrison Varian passed away in Juneau[4].

Who were Russell Harrison Varian's parents?

Russell Harrison Varian's father was John Osborne Varian[10].

What did Russell Harrison Varian do for work?

Russell Harrison Varian worked as inventor[6], physicist[7], scientist[8], and entrepreneur[9].

What awards did Russell Harrison Varian receive?

Honors received include John Price Wetherill Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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