Frank Libby
American physical chemist
1908 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
American physical chemist
Born
December 17, 1908
Died
1980 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
university teacher, chemist
United StatesBorn in Grand ValleyDied in Los Angeles
1908
Born in Grand Valley (1908-12-17)
1941
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1951
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1955
AwardRemsen Award
1956
AwardGlenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry
1957
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
About
Willard Frank Libby was an American physical chemist noted for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeontology. For his contributions to the team that developed this process, Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960.
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Who is Frank Libby?+
Willard Frank Libby was an American physical chemist noted for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeontology. For his contributions to the team that developed this process, Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960.
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Libby born?+
Frank Libby was born on December 17, 1908.
When did Frank Libby die?+
Frank Libby died in 1980, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — December 17, 1908
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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