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George Willard Wheland

1907 – 1962

American chemist

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About George Willard Wheland

Lived 1907 – 1962 (aged 54–55). George Willard Wheland was a chemist.

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Important facts

Born

21 April 1907, Chattanooga

Birth century

20th century

Died

1962

Occupation

Chemist

Education

Dartmouth College, Harvard University

Employers

University of Chicago, Harvard University, California Institute of Technology

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

Also known as

George W. Wheland, George W Wheland, George Wheland, G. W. Wheland, G W Wheland, G. Wheland

G Wheland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Willard Wheland's

George Andrew Reisner

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Willard Wheland?

American chemist

When was George Willard Wheland born?

George Willard Wheland was born on 21 April 1907 in Chattanooga.

When did George Willard Wheland die?

George Willard Wheland died in 1962.

What was George Willard Wheland's occupation?

George Willard Wheland was a chemist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Willard Wheland

· Wikidata: Q42369236

· DBpedia: George Willard Wheland

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