When was George Porter born?

George Porter was born on 6 December 1920 in Stainforth.

What positions has George Porter held?

Positions held by George Porter include: member of the House of Lords (1990–2002); President of the Royal Society (1985–1990).

Where did George Porter study?

George Porter was educated at University of Leeds, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, Trinity Academy.

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George Porter

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British chemist (1920–2002)

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George Porter, Baron Porter of Luddenham, was a British chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967.

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Born: 6 December 1920 wd
Place of birth: Stainforth wd
Died: 31 August 2002 wd
Place of death: Canterbury wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: chemist, politician, university teacher wd
Education: University of Leeds, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, Trinity Academy wd
Spouse: Stella Jean Brooke wd

Positions held wd

member of the House of Lords (16 July 1990 – 31 August 2002)
President of the Royal Society (1985–1990)

Awards wd

Knight Bachelor
Order of Merit
Melchett Medal
Faraday Lectureship Prize (1950)
Corday-Morgan Prize (1955)
Tilden Prize (1958)
Fellow of the Royal Society (1960)
Remsen Award (1962)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1967)
Liversidge Award (1969)
Davy Medal (1971)
Kalinga Prize (1976)
Royal Society Bakerian Medal (1977)
Rumford Medal (1978)
Longstaff Prize (1981)

Questions

When was George Porter born?: George Porter was born on 6 December 1920 in Stainforth.
What positions has George Porter held?: Positions held by George Porter include: member of the House of Lords (1990–2002); President of the Royal Society (1985–1990).
Where did George Porter study?: George Porter was educated at University of Leeds, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, Trinity Academy.

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