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John Maxwell Cowley

1923 – 2004

Australian physicist

Physicist University teacher
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About John Maxwell Cowley

Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 81). John Maxwell Cowley was an Australian physicist and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born
18 February 1923
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 May 2004
Occupation
Physicist, university teacher
Nationality
Australia
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, University of Adelaide
Employers
Arizona State University
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Bertram Eugene Warren Diffraction Physics Award; Edgeworth David Medal; Australian Academy of Science
Also known as
John M. Cowley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Maxwell Cowley?

Australian physicist (1923-2004)

When was John Maxwell Cowley born?

John Maxwell Cowley was born on 18 February 1923.

When did John Maxwell Cowley die?

John Maxwell Cowley died on 18 May 2004.

What was John Maxwell Cowley's occupation?

John Maxwell Cowley was a physicist and university teacher.

What nationality was John Maxwell Cowley?

John Maxwell Cowley was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Maxwell Cowley

· Wikidata: Q6245760

· DBpedia: John M. Cowley

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