Science · 1897–1978
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 9 November 1897 · Died: 7 June 1978 · Age at death: 80
How old was Ronald George Wreyford Norrish when he died?
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish died aged 80. He was born on 9 November 1897 and died on 7 June 1978.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist who pioneered the study of fast chemical reactions
Did you know?During the First World War, he served as a lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery and was held as a prisoner of war.
Ronald George Wreyford Norrish FRS (9 November 1897 – 7 June 1978) was a British chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967.
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- Age at death
- 80
- Would be
- 128
- Years since death
- 48
- Born
- November 9, 1897 · Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Died
- June 7, 1978
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science
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