About Walter Sidney Metcalf
Lived 1918 – 2008 (aged 90). Walter Sidney Metcalf was a New Zealand chemist and violist, known for Photochemistry.
Walter Sidney Metcalf (18 May 1918 – 25 July 2008) was a New Zealand physical chemist.
Metcalf was born in Kaitangata on 18 May 1918, the son of George Metcalf, and was educated at Napier Boys' High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in music in parallel with his first science degree at the University of Otago, and completed a DPhil degree with E. J. Bowen at England's Oxford University.
Metcalf married Mary Glen Simmers, and the couple went on to have two children. Towards the end of his career, he worked on calcium metabolism.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Walter Sidney Metcalf's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Walter Sidney Metcalf's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Sidney Metcalf?
New Zealand physical chemist (1918–2008)
When was Walter Sidney Metcalf born?
Walter Sidney Metcalf was born on 18 May 1918 in Kaitangata.
When did Walter Sidney Metcalf die?
Walter Sidney Metcalf died on 24 July 2008 in New Zealand.
What was Walter Sidney Metcalf's occupation?
Walter Sidney Metcalf was a chemist and violist.
What was Walter Sidney Metcalf known for?
Walter Sidney Metcalf was known for Photochemistry.
What nationality was Walter Sidney Metcalf?
Walter Sidney Metcalf was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Walter Sidney Metcalf
· DBpedia: Walter Metcalf (chemist)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Sidney Metcalf. https://biography.guide/walter-sidney-metcalf/
MLA: "Walter Sidney Metcalf." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-sidney-metcalf/.
Chicago: "Walter Sidney Metcalf." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-sidney-metcalf/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC