Henry Tizard

British chemist (1885-1959) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 74

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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1959Died9 October 19591949Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathAward1946Franklin MedalAward1944Albert MedalAward1937Knight Commander of the Order of the BathAward1927Companion of the Order of the BathAward1918Air Force CrossAward1885Born23 August 1885