Robert Robertson (chemist)
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Not to be confused with Robert Robinson (organic chemist).
Sir Robert Robertson KBE FRS[1] (17 April 1869 – 28 April 1949) was a British chemist who served as HM Government's Government Chemist between 1921 and 1936.[2] He was the first person to establish that two types of natural diamond existed.[3]
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Born | Robert Robertson (1869-04-17)17 April 1869 |
Died | 28 April 1949(1949-04-28) (aged 80) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation | Chemist |
Known for | Government Chemist |
Title | Sir |
Awards | Davy Medal (1944) |
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