Victor Grignard
French chemist (1871-1935)
1871 — 1935
Quick Facts
Profession
French chemist (1871-1935)
Born
May 6, 1871
Died
1935 (age ~64)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
FranceBorn in CherbourgDied in 7th arrondissement of Lyon
1871
Born in Cherbourg (1871-05-06)
1906
AwardJecker Prize
1912
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1912
AwardLavoisier Medal
1920
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1933
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
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Francois Auguste Victor Grignard was a French chemist who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the eponymously named Grignard reagent and Grignard reaction, both of which are important in the formation of carbon–carbon bonds. He also wrote some of his experiments in his laboratory notebooks.
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Who is Victor Grignard?+
Francois Auguste Victor Grignard was a French chemist who won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the eponymously named Grignard reagent and Grignard reaction, both of which are important in the formation of carbon–carbon bonds. He also wrote some of his experiments in his laboratory notebooks.
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Grignard born?+
Victor Grignard was born on May 6, 1871.
When did Victor Grignard die?+
Victor Grignard died in 1935, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — May 6, 1871
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