William A. Tilden
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Summary
William A. Tilden is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on August 15, 1842[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 11, 1926[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William A. Tilden's place of birth was London[2].
- William A. Tilden passed away in London[4].
- William A. Tilden was born on August 15, 1842[3].
- William A. Tilden died on December 11, 1926[5].
- William A. Tilden held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
- William A. Tilden's professions included chemist[6].
- William A. Tilden worked as a university teacher[7].
- Among William A. Tilden's employers was University of Birmingham[10].
- William A. Tilden was educated at Royal College of Science[11].
- William A. Tilden was educated at Bedford Modern School[12].
- William A. Tilden's education included a stint at University of London[13].
- A notable student of William A. Tilden was Francis William Aston[14].
- William A. Tilden received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
- William A. Tilden received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[16].
- William A. Tilden received the Davy Medal[17].
- William A. Tilden was a member of Royal Society[18].
- William A. Tilden was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[19].
- William A. Tilden is recorded as male[20].
- William A. Tilden's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- William A. Tilden supervised Martha Annie Whiteley as a doctoral student[22].
- William A. Tilden's Commons category is recorded as William A. Tilden[23].
- William A. Tilden's family name is recorded as Tilden[24].
- William A. Tilden's given name is recorded as William[25].
- William A. Tilden's given name is recorded as Augustus[26].
- William A. Tilden's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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Origins and Family
William A. Tilden's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on August 15, 1842[3].
Education
Educated at Royal College of Science[11], a college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1881[30]; Bedford Modern School[12], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1764[33]; and University of London[13], a university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1836[36], headquartered in London[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. William A. Tilden was employed by University of Birmingham[10]. A notable student of him was Francis William Aston[14]. He supervised Martha Annie Whiteley as a doctoral student[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Royal Society Bakerian Medal[16], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1775[42]; and Davy Medal[17], a medallion[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1877[45].
Death and Burial
William A. Tilden died on December 11, 1926[5]. He passed away in London[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William A. Tilden include Tilden Prize[46], a chemistry award[47].
Why It Matters
William A. Tilden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Tilden Prize[46], a chemistry award[47].
His notable doctoral advisees include Martha Annie Whiteley[50], a chemist[51], 1866–1956[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Order of the British Empire[54].
FAQs
Where was William A. Tilden born?
Born in London[2].
Where did William A. Tilden die?
William A. Tilden died in London[4].
What did William A. Tilden do for work?
William A. Tilden worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did William A. Tilden go to school?
William A. Tilden was educated at Royal College of Science[11], Bedford Modern School[12], and University of London[13].
What awards did William A. Tilden receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[16], and Davy Medal[17].