Harold Urey

Harold Urey (1893–1981) was an American astronomer, chemist and physicist.

Also recorded as Harold Clayton Urey; Harold C. Urey.

Overview

Born at Walkerton in 1893, died at La Jolla in 1981.

In detail

Harold Urey studied at Earlham College, University of Montana and University of California, Berkeley. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is physical chemistry and physics.

Employment is recorded with University of Chicago, University of Copenhagen and Johns Hopkins University. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Franklin Medal, Medal for Merit and J. Lawrence Smith Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Harold Urey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q179777: Harold Urey

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