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Edward W. Morley

American physical chemist

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Lived 1838–1923, aged 85United States
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  • Fame4.6
  • Momentum0.0
  • United States rank#183
  • Scientists rank#95
  • Wikipedia856
  • Wikipedia
    36 languages
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  • Rank in United States
    #183
    Scientists
  • Era
    1838–1923
    Aged 85
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Updated 2026-06-01

Edward Williams Morley was an American scientist known for his precise and accurate measurement of the atomic weight of oxygen, and for the Michelson–Morley experiment.

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Scientist
Category
Scientists
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United States
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#183
Category rank
#95
Last updated
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Edward Williams Morley was an American scientist known for his precise and accurate measurement of the atomic weight of oxygen, and for the Michelson–Morley experiment.

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Completeness70.0
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Category rank
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Born
January 29, 1838
Died
February 24, 1923
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