Ernest Solvay
Belgian chemist, industrialist, philanthropist (1838-1922) · Belgium · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84
Ernest Gaston Joseph Solvay was a Belgian chemist, industrialist and philanthropist.
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1922Died26 May 19221920Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of NancyAward1919Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XIIAwardGrand Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1918Grand Cordon of the Order of LeopoldAwardMinister of StateAward1913Grand Officer of the Order of LeopoldAward1909Golden Leibniz MedalAwardHonorary doctorate from the University of GenevaAward1900Commander of the Order of LeopoldAward1898Honorary Doctor of the Université Libre de BruxellesAward1879Officer of the Order of LeopoldAward1838Born16 April 1838
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Belgium
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1838 to 1922 · aged 84
