Ronald George Wreyford Norrish
British chemist
1897 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
British chemist
Born
November 9, 1897
Died
1978 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in CambridgeDied in Cambridge
1897
Born in Cambridge (1897-11-09)
1926
AwardMeldola Medal and Prize
1936
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1957
AwardLiversidge Award
1958
AwardDavy Medal
1958
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
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Ronald George Wreyford Norrish FRS was a British chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967.
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Who is Ronald George Wreyford Norrish?+
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish FRS was a British chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967.
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish born?+
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish was born on November 9, 1897.
When did Ronald George Wreyford Norrish die?+
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish died in 1978, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — November 9, 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
1 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
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
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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