Jerome Karle
American physical chemist (1918–2013)
1918 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
American physical chemist (1918–2013)
Born
June 18, 1918
Died
2013 (age ~95)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
chemist, university teacher, crystallographer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Annandale
1918
Born in New York City (1918-06-18)
1985
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
2009
AwardNavy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
2013
Died in Annandale
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Jerome Karle was an American physical chemist. Jointly with Herbert A. Hauptman, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985, for the direct analysis of crystal structures using X-ray scattering techniques.
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Who is Jerome Karle?+
Jerome Karle was an American physical chemist. Jointly with Herbert A. Hauptman, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985, for the direct analysis of crystal structures using X-ray scattering techniques.
What does the name Jerome mean?+
The name Jerome means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is of French origin.
When was Jerome Karle born?+
Jerome Karle was born on June 18, 1918.
When did Jerome Karle die?+
Jerome Karle died in 2013, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.
The name Jerome is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jerome — June 18, 1918
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Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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