Peter Debye
Dutch-American physicist and physical chemist (1884–1966)
1884 — 1966
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch-American physicist and physical chemist (1884–1966)
Born
March 24, 1884
Died
1966 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
scientist, physicist, engineer
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in MaastrichtDied in Ithaca
1884
Born in Maastricht (1884-03-24)
1901
EducationStudied at RWTH Aachen University (1901–1905)
1906
EducationStudied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
1930
AwardRumford Medal
1930
AwardGuthrie Lecture
1933
AwardFaraday Lectureship Prize
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Peter Joseph William Debye was a Dutch-American physicist and physical chemist, and Nobel laureate in Chemistry.
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Who is Peter Debye?+
Peter Joseph William Debye was a Dutch-American physicist and physical chemist, and Nobel laureate in Chemistry.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Debye born?+
Peter Debye was born on March 24, 1884.
When did Peter Debye die?+
Peter Debye died in 1966, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Peter
Peter — March 24, 1884
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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