Henry Tizard

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British chemist (1885-1959)

United Kingdom ScientistsLived 1885 to 1959 · aged 74

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Sir Henry Thomas Tizard was an English chemist, inventor and Rector of Imperial College, who developed the modern "octane rating" used to classify petrol, helped develop radar in World War II, and led the first serious studies of UFOs.

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1949Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

1946Franklin Medal

1944Albert Medal

1937Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

1927Companion of the Order of the Bath

1918Air Force Cross

Fellow of the Royal Society

Knight Bachelor

Connected to Henry 6

Rudolf AndersonAlso won Air Force Cross

Orville WrightAlso won Franklin Medal

Vincent MasseyAlso won Albert Medal

George KistiakowskyAlso won Franklin Medal

David Edward HughesAlso won Albert Medal Antony FisherAlso won Air Force Cross

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