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John Sealy Townsend

Born

Irish mathematical physicist (1868–1957).

Quick Facts

Died
1957-02-16
Occupation
physicist · university teacher
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Galway
Membership
Royal Society of London · since 11 June 1903

Relationships

John Sealy Townsend is the child of Edward Townsend and Judith Townsend.

Spouses & partners

Family

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
1944
Nominated		Nobel Prize in Physics
1942
Nominated		Nobel Prize in Physics
1927
Received		doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1924
Nominated		Nobel Prize in Physics
1914
Received		Hughes Medal
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Received		Fellow of the Royal Society
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Received		Knight Bachelor

Education

John Sealy Townsend’s education and training.

  • Trinity College
  • Trinity College, Dublin
  • University of Cambridge

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q1701707 ↗
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