C. P. Snow

C. P. Snow (1905–1980) was a British physicist, writer and politician.

Also recorded as Charles Percy Snow, Baron Snow; Charles Percy Snow; Lord Snow; Baron Snow of Leicester.

Overview

Born at Leicester in 1905, died at London in 1980.

In detail

C. P. Snow studied at Christ's College, University of Leicester and University of London. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is physics.

Employment is recorded with Wesleyan University. Positions recorded include member of the House of Lords. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are The Two Cultures and Corridors of Power.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, James Tait Black Memorial Prize, life peer and knighthood.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “C. P. Snow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q333575: C. P. Snow

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