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Ernest Rutherford was a New Zealand physicist. Born on 30 August 1871 in Spring Grove, Rutherford died on 19 October 1937 in Cambridge at the age of 66.
Positions held include Langworthy Professor (1907–1919), President of the Royal Society (1925–1930) and member of the House of Lords (1931–1937). Rutherford studied at University of Canterbury and University of Cambridge. Honours include Bressa Prize, Rumford Medal and Silliman Memorial Lectures, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 174 languages, Ernest Rutherford is No. 3,310 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 August 1871, Spring Grove
- Died
- 19 October 1937, Cambridge (aged 66)
- Country
- New Zealand
- Known as
- Nuclear physicist, chemist, physicist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Canterbury, University of Cambridge
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 174
Did you know
Was 36 when first langworthy Professor (1907).
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with Alexander Lukashenka and Warren Buffett.
Has a Wikipedia article in 174 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1907–1919Langworthy Professor
- 1925–1930President of the Royal Society
- 1931–1937Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherJames Rutherford
- MotherMartha Thompson
- SpouseMary Georgina Rutherford
- ChildEileen Mary Rutherford
Honours and works
Awards
- Bressa Prize1903
- Rumford Medal1904
- Silliman Memorial Lectures1905
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry1908
- Elliott Cresson Medal1910
- Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science1910
- Matteucci Medal1913
- Hector Medal1916
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi1919
- Dalton Medal1919
- Royal Society Bakerian Medal1920
- Copley Medal1922
- IET Kelvin Lecture1922
- Franklin Medal1924
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris1925
- Guthrie Lecture1927
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