Yves Chauvin
French chemist (1930–2015)
1930 — 2015
Quick Facts
Profession
French chemist (1930–2015)
Born
October 10, 1930
Died
2015 (age ~85)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
chemist, researcher
FranceBorn in MenenDied in Tours
1930
Born in Menen (1930-10-10)
1994
AwardCarl Engler Medal
2005
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
2014
AwardGrand Cross of the National Order of Merit
2015
Died in Tours
About
Yves Chauvin was a French chemist and Nobel Prize laureate. He was honorary research director at the Institut français du pétrole and a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He was known for his work for deciphering the process of olefin metathesis for which he was awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Robert H. Grubbs and Richard R. Schrock.
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Who is Yves Chauvin?+
Yves Chauvin was a French chemist and Nobel Prize laureate. He was honorary research director at the Institut français du pétrole and a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He was known for his work for deciphering the process of olefin metathesis for which he was awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize i
What does the name Yves mean?+
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
When was Yves Chauvin born?+
Yves Chauvin was born on October 10, 1930.
When did Yves Chauvin die?+
Yves Chauvin died in 2015, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Yves — October 10, 1930
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Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Legend.
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