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Edward Goodrich Acheson
American chemist (1856–1931).
The record
Edward Goodrich Acheson was an American chemist. Born on 9 March 1856 in Washington, Acheson died on 6 July 1931 in New York City at the age of 75.
Notable works include Acheson process. Honours include John Scott Award, John Scott Award and Rumford Prize, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Edward Goodrich Acheson is No. 77,135 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 March 1856, Washington
- Died
- 6 July 1931, New York City (aged 75)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Chemist, inventor, engineer
- Field
- Science
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
75
Lived to 75.
9 Mar
Shares a birthday with Yuri Gagarin and Bobby Fischer.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Washington, with Joseph Albert Walker.
21
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- John Scott Award1894
- John Scott Award1901
- Rumford Prize1907
- Perkin Medal1910
- Edward Goodrich Acheson Award1929
- National Inventors Hall of Fame1997
Notable works
- Acheson process
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