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William Standish Knowles

American chemist (1917–2012)

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William Standish Knowles was an American chemist. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. Knowles was one of the recipients of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He split half the prize with Ryōji Noyori for their work in asymmetric synthesis, specifically for his work in hydrogenation reactions. The other half was awarded to K. Barry Sharpless for his work in oxidation reactions.

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Born
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Place of birth
Taunton wd
Died
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Place of death
Chesterfield wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
chemist, researcher wd
Education
Berkshire School, Harvard University, Columbia University, Phillips Academy wd

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2001)
  • Chemical Pioneer Award (1983)
  • ACS Award for Creative Invention (1982)

Questions

When was William Standish Knowles born?
William Standish Knowles was born on 1 June 1917 in Taunton.
Where did William Standish Knowles study?
William Standish Knowles was educated at Berkshire School, Harvard University, Columbia University, Phillips Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): William Standish Knowles · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q110947 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bush7NobelLaureates.jpg by Tina Hager (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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