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Ian Heilbron

British chemist (1886-1959) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72

Sir Ian Morris Heilbron DSO FRS was a Scottish chemist, who pioneered organic chemistry developed for therapeutic and industrial use.

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A life in dates

1959Died14 September 19591951Royal MedalAward1945Priestley MedalAward1943Davy MedalAward1939Longstaff PrizeAward1931Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1886Born6 November 1886

Awards

Royal Medal1951
Priestley Medal1945
Davy Medal1943
Longstaff Prize1939
Fellow of the Royal Society1931
Distinguished Service Order
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1959 · aged 72