Alan MacDiarmid
New Zealand chemist (1927–2007)
1927 — 2007
Quick Facts
Profession
New Zealand chemist (1927–2007)
Born
April 14, 1927
Died
2007 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
engineer, chemist, university teacher
New ZealandBorn in MastertonDied in Drexel Hill
1927
Born in Masterton (1927-04-14)
1982
AwardCentenary Prize
1984
AwardChemical Pioneer Award
1989
AwardJohn Scott Award
1993
AwardFrancis J. Clamer Medal
1999
Awardhonorary degree
About
Alan Graham MacDiarmid, ONZ FRS was a New Zealand-American chemist, and one of three recipients of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2000.
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Who is Alan MacDiarmid?+
Alan Graham MacDiarmid, ONZ FRS was a New Zealand-American chemist, and one of three recipients of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2000.
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan MacDiarmid born?+
Alan MacDiarmid was born on April 14, 1927.
When did Alan MacDiarmid die?+
Alan MacDiarmid died in 2007, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — April 14, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Legend.
— anon
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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