Simpson Leroy Brown

American physics and professor
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Summary

Simpson Leroy Brown was born on January 1, 1881[1], in Brownsburg[2]. He died on March 18, 1966[3], in Austin[4]. He worked as a professor[5] and physicist[6].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 23, 1881[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Employer: University of Texas at Austin[9]
  • Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[10]
  • Award received: Fellow of the American Physical Society[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Doctoral student: Archie W. Straiton[13], James Martin Sharp[14]
  • Family name: Brown[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[17]

FAQs

Where was Simpson Leroy Brown born?

Simpson Leroy Brown was born in Brownsburg[2].

Where did Simpson Leroy Brown die?

Simpson Leroy Brown died in Austin[4].

What did Simpson Leroy Brown do for work?

Simpson Leroy Brown worked as a professor[5] and physicist[6].

Where did Simpson Leroy Brown go to school?

Simpson Leroy Brown was educated at University of California, Berkeley[10].

What awards did Simpson Leroy Brown receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Physical Society[11].

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  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . NUKAT. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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