Alexander William Williamson
English chemist (1824–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander William Williamson FRS FRSE PCS MRIA (1 May 1824 – 6 May 1904)[1] was an English chemist. He is best known today for the Williamson ether synthesis.
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Alexander William Williamson | |
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Born | 1 May 1824 (1824-05) Wandsworth, London, England |
Died | 6 May 1904 (1904-05-07) (aged 80) Hindhead, Surrey, England |
Resting place | Brookwood Cemetery 51°17′50.6″N 0°37′32.4″W |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Giessen |
Known for | Synthesis of ethers |
Awards | Royal Medal (1862) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry |
Doctoral advisor | Leopold Gmelin Justus von Liebig |
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