Thomas Midgley
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Summary
Thomas Midgley is a human[1]. Born in Beaver Falls[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1889[3]. He died in Worthington[4]. He died on November 2, 1944[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,747 views/month, #6,330 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Thomas Midgley's place of birth was Beaver Falls[2].
- Thomas Midgley died in Worthington[4].
- Thomas Midgley was born on May 18, 1889[3].
- Thomas Midgley died on November 2, 1944[5].
- Thomas Midgley is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery[10].
- Thomas Midgley held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Thomas Midgley's native language[12].
- Thomas Midgley worked as a chemist[6].
- Thomas Midgley worked as an inventor[7].
- Thomas Midgley worked as an engineer[8].
- Thomas Midgley's field of work was mechanical engineering[13].
- Thomas Midgley held the position of vice president[14].
- Thomas Midgley held the position of president[15].
- Among Thomas Midgley's employers was General Motors[16].
- Among Thomas Midgley's employers was NCR Corporation[17].
- Thomas Midgley was employed by United States Bureau of Mines[18].
- Thomas Midgley was employed by Ethyl Corporation[19].
- Thomas Midgley was employed by Delco Electronics[20].
- Thomas Midgley was educated at Cornell University[21].
- Thomas Midgley's education included a stint at Betts Academy[22].
- Thomas Midgley received the Willard Gibbs Award[23].
- Thomas Midgley received the Perkin Medal[24].
- Thomas Midgley received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[25].
- Thomas Midgley received the Priestley Medal[26].
- Thomas Midgley received the William H. Nichols Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Thomas Midgley was born in Beaver Falls[2]. He was born on May 18, 1889[3]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Cornell University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and Betts Academy[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. Thomas Midgley's field of work was mechanical engineering[13]. Employers include General Motors[16], an automobile manufacturer[32], in United States[33], founded in 1908[34], headquartered in Detroit[35]; NCR Corporation[17], a business[36], in United States[37], founded in 1884[38], headquartered in Atlanta[39]; United States Bureau of Mines[18], a government agency[40], in United States[41], founded in 1910[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43]; Ethyl Corporation[19], an organization[44], in United States[45], founded in 1921[46], headquartered in Richmond[47]; and Delco Electronics[20], a business[48], in United States[49], founded in 1909[50], headquartered in Kokomo[51]. Positions held include vice president[14], a position[52] and president[15], a corporate title[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Willard Gibbs Award[23], a chemistry award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1911[56]; Perkin Medal[24], a chemistry award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1906[59]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[25], a nonprofit organization[60], in United States[61], founded in 1973[62], headquartered in North Canton[63]; Priestley Medal[26], a science award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1922[66]; William H. Nichols Medal[27], a science award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1902[69]; and Edward Longstreth Medal[70], an award[71], in United States[72].
Death and Burial
Thomas Midgley died on November 2, 1944[5]. He died in Worthington[4]. The cause of death was strangling[73]. Burial took place at Green Lawn Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Thomas Midgley ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,747 views/month, #6,330 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He is credited with the discovery of dichlorodifluoromethane[76], a type of chemical entity[77] and leaded gasoline[78], a motor fuel[79].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Midgley born?
Born in Beaver Falls[2].
Where did Thomas Midgley die?
Thomas Midgley passed away in Worthington[4].
What did Thomas Midgley do for work?
Thomas Midgley worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8].
Where did Thomas Midgley go to school?
Thomas Midgley was educated at Cornell University[21] and Betts Academy[22].
What awards did Thomas Midgley receive?
Honors received include Willard Gibbs Award[23], Perkin Medal[24], National Inventors Hall of Fame[25], and Priestley Medal[26].
What did Thomas Midgley discover?
Thomas Midgley is credited as discoverer of dichlorodifluoromethane[76] and leaded gasoline[78].