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William Crookes

William Crookes (1832–1919) was a chemist, physicist and psychic.

Also recorded as Sir William Crookes.

William Crookes in brief

Born
1832
Died
1919
Known for
chemist, physicist, psychic and photographer
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1832, died at London in 1919.

In detail

William Crookes studied at Imperial College London. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is chemistry, physics and spectroscopy.

Employment is recorded with University of Chester. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Works named in the authority record are Crookes tube, Crookes radiometer and discovery.

Work by William Crookes is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Copley Medal, Royal Medal and Elliott Cresson Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Crookes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q189552: William Crookes

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