Patrick Blackett
British physicist (1897–1974)
1897 — 1974
Quick Facts
Profession
British physicist (1897–1974)
Born
November 18, 1897
Died
1974 (age ~77)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, physicist, university teacher
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in LondonDied in London
1897
Born in London (1897-11-18)
1937
PositionLangworthy Professor (1937–1953)
1939
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
1940
AwardRoyal Medal
1940
AwardGuthrie Lecture
1947
Awardhonorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
About
Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett, Baron Blackett of Chelsea, was an English experimental physicist and life peer who received the 1948 Nobel Prize in Physics. In 1925, he was the first person to prove that radioactivity could cause the nuclear transmutation of one chemical element to another. He also made major contributions to the Allied war effort in World War II, advising on military strategy and developing operational research.
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Who is Patrick Blackett?+
Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett, Baron Blackett of Chelsea, was an English experimental physicist and life peer who received the 1948 Nobel Prize in Physics. In 1925, he was the first person to prove that radioactivity could cause the nuclear transmutation of one chemical element to another. He also
What does the name Patrick mean?+
The name Patrick means "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is of French origin.
When was Patrick Blackett born?+
Patrick Blackett was born on November 18, 1897.
When did Patrick Blackett die?+
Patrick Blackett died in 1974, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.
The name Patrick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Patrick — November 18, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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