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Henry Edward Armstrong

1848-05-06 – 1937-07-13

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Henry Edward Armstrong (1848-1937)Credit: Unidentified photographer

Life & Legacy

Henry Edward Armstrong FRS FRSE (Hon) (6 May 1848 – 13 July 1937) was a British chemist. Although Armstrong was active in many areas of scientific research, such as the chemistry of naphthalene derivatives, he is remembered today largely for his ideas and work on the teaching of science. Armstrong acid is named for him.

Occupation & Career

chemist, organic chemist, educator, university teacher

Education

Leipzig University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society; Albert Medal; Davy Medal; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Albert Medal · Davy Medal · Fellow of the Royal Society · Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense · Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Employer

University of London

Organizations & Memberships

Academy of Sciences of the USSR · Royal Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of London · Russian Academy of Sciences · Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Leipzig University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q749041 — wikidata View source

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