Henry Edward Armstrong

British chemist (1848-1937) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Henry Edward Armstrong FRS FRSE (Hon) was a British chemist. Although Armstrong was active in many areas of scientific research, such as the chemistry of naphthalene derivatives, he is remembered today largely for his ideas and work on the teaching of science. Armstrong acid is named for him.

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1937Died13 July 19371934Fellow of the Royal Society of EdinburghAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of Madrid ComplutenseAward1930Albert MedalAward1911Davy MedalAward1876Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1848Born6 May 1848