Robert A. Millikan
American physicist (1868–1953)
1868 — 1953
Quick Facts
Profession
American physicist (1868–1953)
Born
March 22, 1868
Died
1953 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in MorrisonDied in San Marino
1868
Born in Morrison (1868-03-22)
1913
AwardComstock Prize in Physics
1922
AwardEdison Medal
1923
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1923
AwardHughes Medal
1924
AwardFaraday Lectureship Prize
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Robert Andrews Millikan was an American experimental physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1923 "for his work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect."
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Who is Robert A. Millikan?+
Robert Andrews Millikan was an American experimental physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1923 "for his work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect."
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert A. Millikan born?+
Robert A. Millikan was born on March 22, 1868.
When did Robert A. Millikan die?+
Robert A. Millikan died in 1953, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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