Walter Sidney Metcalf

New Zealand physical chemist (1918–2008)
Person human Q7966134
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Walter Sidney Metcalf

Summary

Walter Sidney Metcalf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kaitangata[2]. He was born on +1918-05-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New Zealand[4]. He died on +2008-07-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and violist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's place of birth was Kaitangata[2].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf passed away in New Zealand[4].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf was born on +1918-05-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf died on +2008-07-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf worked as a chemist[6].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's professions included violist[7].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's field of work was physical chemistry[10].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf was employed by University of Canterbury[11].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf was employed by Victoria University of Wellington[12].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf was employed by Australian National University[13].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's education included a stint at University of Oxford[14].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's doctoral advisor was E. J. Bowen[15].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was Robin Clark[16].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was Leon Phillips[17].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was Murray McEwan[18].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was Ward Robinson[19].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was David Natusch[20].
  • A notable student of Walter Sidney Metcalf was Terence Ivan Quickenden[21].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf received the T. K. Sidey Medal[22].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's religion is recorded as Quakers[23].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf is recorded as male[24].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf supervised Alan E. McKinnon as a doctoral student[26].
  • Walter Sidney Metcalf supervised Terence Ivan Quickenden as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kaitangata[2], Walter Sidney Metcalf… he was born on +1918-05-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Walter Sidney Metcalf was educated at University of Oxford[14]. His doctoral advisor was E. J. Bowen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and violist[7]. Walter Sidney Metcalf's field of work was physical chemistry[10]. Employers include University of Canterbury[11], a university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1873[30]; Victoria University of Wellington[12], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1897[33], headquartered in Wellington[34]; and Australian National University[13], a public university[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1946[37], headquartered in Canberra[38]. Notable students include Robin Clark[16], a chemist[39], 1935–2018[40], of New Zealand[41], awarded the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[42], specialised in inorganic chemistry[43]; Leon Phillips[17], a physical chemist[44], 1935–2023[45], of New Zealand[46], awarded the Hector Medal[47]; Murray McEwan[18], a chemist[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[49], specialised in chemistry[50]; Ward Robinson[19], a crystallographer[51], 1937–2026[52], of New Zealand[53], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[54]; David Natusch[20], a chemist[55], 1940–2024[56], of New Zealand[57], awarded the Rhodes Scholarship[58]; and Terence Ivan Quickenden[21], a chemist[59], 1939–2005[60]. Doctoral students include Alan E. McKinnon[26], an electrical engineer[61]; Terence Ivan Quickenden[27], a chemist[62], 1939–2005[63]; and Hugh Melhuish[64], a chemist[65], 1930–2015[66], of New Zealand[67].

Recognition

Walter Sidney Metcalf received the T. K. Sidey Medal[22].

Personal Life

Walter Sidney Metcalf's religion is recorded as Quakers[23].

Death and Burial

Walter Sidney Metcalf died on +2008-07-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New Zealand[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Sidney Metcalf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walter Sidney Metcalf born?

Born in Kaitangata[2], Walter Sidney Metcalf…

Where did Walter Sidney Metcalf die?

Walter Sidney Metcalf passed away in New Zealand[4].

What did Walter Sidney Metcalf do for work?

Walter Sidney Metcalf worked as chemist[6] and violist[7].

Where did Walter Sidney Metcalf go to school?

Walter Sidney Metcalf was educated at University of Oxford[14].

What awards did Walter Sidney Metcalf receive?

Honors received include T. K. Sidey Medal[22].

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