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Cyril Clifford Addison

1913 – 1994

British inorganic chemist

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Lived 1913 – 1994 (aged 80). Cyril Clifford Addison was a British chemist.

Cyril Clifford Addison (28 November 1913 – 1 April 1994) was a British inorganic chemist. He was professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Nottingham and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1970.

Early life and education Addison was born in the village of Plumpton, Cumberland in 1913.

Career Addison worked in the Chemical Inspection Department of the Ministry of Supply from 1939 to 1945.

Addison was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society on 19 March 1970.

Personal life Addison married Marjorie Thompson in 1939; they had one son, one daughter.

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Important facts

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Education
Durham University, Millom School, University of Nottingham
Employers
University of Nottingham
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Liversidge Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cyril Clifford Addison?

British inorganic chemist

When was Cyril Clifford Addison born?

Cyril Clifford Addison was born on 28 November 1913 in Plumpton.

When did Cyril Clifford Addison die?

Cyril Clifford Addison died on 1 April 1994 in Hale.

What was Cyril Clifford Addison's occupation?

Cyril Clifford Addison was a chemist.

What nationality was Cyril Clifford Addison?

Cyril Clifford Addison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cyril Clifford Addison

· Wikidata: Q5200667

· DBpedia: Cliff Addison

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