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Edgar Fahs Smith

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American chemist (1854-1928)

United StatesScientistsLived 1854 to 1928 · aged 73
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Edgar Fahs Smith was an American scientist who is best known today for his interests in the history of chemistry. He served as provost of the University of Pennsylvania from 1911 to 1920, was deeply involved in the American Chemical Society and other organizations, and was awarded the Priestley Medal in 1926.

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Smith in 1878Smith in 1878Statue of Edgar Fahs Smith on the campus of the University of PennsylvaniaStatue of Edgar Fahs Smith on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania

Awards 2

1926Priestley Medal
1914Elliott Cresson Medal

Connected to Edgar 6

Ernest L. ElielAlso won Priestley MedalRomeyn Beck HoughAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalCharles A. KrausAlso won Priestley MedalIrwin FridovichAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalPaul S. AndersonAlso won Priestley MedalWilliam Frederick MeggersAlso won Elliott Cresson Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1928 · aged 73
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6 languages

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