When was Derek Barton born?

Derek Barton was born on 8 September 1918 in Gravesend.

What positions has Derek Barton held?

Positions held by Derek Barton include: Regius Professor of Chemistry, Glasgow University (1955–1957).

Where did Derek Barton study?

Derek Barton was educated at Imperial College London, University of London, Tonbridge School, King's School, Rochester.

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Derek Barton

English organic chemist (1918–1998)

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Sir Derek Harold Richard Barton was an English organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate for 1969.

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Born: 8 September 1918 wd
Place of birth: Gravesend wd
Died: 16 March 1998 wd
Place of death: College Station wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: chemist, university teacher wd
Education: Imperial College London, University of London, Tonbridge School, King's School, Rochester, Gravesend Grammar School wd

Positions held wd

Regius Professor of Chemistry, Glasgow University (11 January 1955 – 30 September 1957)

Awards wd

Edward Harrison Memorial Prize (1947)
Corday-Morgan Prize (1949)
Tilden Prize (1952)
Ernest Guenther Award (1957)
Roger Adams Award in Organic Chemistry (1959)
Davy Medal (1961)
honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier (1962)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1969)
Royal Society Bakerian Medal (1970)
Robert Robinson Award (1970)
Royal Medal (1972)
Longstaff Prize (1972)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (1972)
Knight Bachelor (1972)
honorary doctor of the University of Valencia (1979)

Questions

When was Derek Barton born?: Derek Barton was born on 8 September 1918 in Gravesend.
What positions has Derek Barton held?: Positions held by Derek Barton include: Regius Professor of Chemistry, Glasgow University (1955–1957).
Where did Derek Barton study?: Derek Barton was educated at Imperial College London, University of London, Tonbridge School, King's School, Rochester.

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