Thomas Parnell
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Summary
Thomas Parnell was born on July 5, 1881[1], in Northamptonshire[2]. He died on September 1, 1948[3], in Brisbane[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], Australia[9]
- Employer: University of Queensland[10]
- Educated at: St John's College[11]
- Award received: Ig Nobel Prize[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Parnell[14]
- Given name: Thomas[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
Why It Matters
Thomas Parnell has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
He is credited with the discovery of pitch drop experiment[19], a long-term experiment[20], in Australia[21], founded in 1927[22].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Parnell born?
Thomas Parnell was born in Northamptonshire[2].
Where did Thomas Parnell die?
Thomas Parnell died in Brisbane[4].
What did Thomas Parnell do for work?
Thomas Parnell worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Thomas Parnell go to school?
Thomas Parnell was educated at St John's College[11].
What awards did Thomas Parnell receive?
Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[12].
What did Thomas Parnell discover?
Thomas Parnell is credited as discoverer of pitch drop experiment[19].