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George Kauffman

1930 – 2020

American chemist

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About George Kauffman

Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 89). George Kauffman was an American chemist and historian.

George Bernard Kauffman (September 4, 1930 – May 2, 2020) was an American chemist.

Life Kauffman was born in Philadelphia, the son of Laura (Fisher) and Joseph Philip Kauffman. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Kauffman was a professor of chemistry at California State University, Fresno. He wrote 17 books and over 2,000 articles.

In 1978, George B. Kauffman received the Dexter Award for Outstanding Achievement in the History of Chemistry from the American Chemical Society. He was a Guggenheim Fellow.

Kauffman wrote a series of articles with Foil A. Miller about chemistry on stamps.

Kauffman died on May 2, 2020, at his home in Fresno, California at the age of 89.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania
Employers
California State University, Fresno
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Dexter Award; George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education
Also known as
George Bernard Kauffman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Kauffman?

American chemist

When was George Kauffman born?

George Kauffman was born on 4 September 1930 in Philadelphia.

When did George Kauffman die?

George Kauffman died on 2 May 2020 in Fresno.

What was George Kauffman's occupation?

George Kauffman was a chemist and historian.

What nationality was George Kauffman?

George Kauffman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Kauffman

· Wikidata: Q5541249

· DBpedia: George Kauffman

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