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William H. Nichols

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American chemist and businessman (1852-1930)

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William Henry Nichols was an American chemist and businessman. S. The specialty materials business of Honeywell traces its roots back to a small sulfuric acid company he started in 1870. Nichols was one of the original founders of the American Chemical Society, serving as president in 1918 and 1919.

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1921Honorary doctor of the Tufts University
1920knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
1920Doctor of Law (honorary)
1920Doctor of Science
1912commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎
1904honorary doctorate from Columbia University
1904Doctor of Law (honorary)

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William Henry Nichols was an American chemist and businessman. He was instrumental in building the chemical supply business in the U.S. The specialty materials business of Honeywell traces its roots back to a small sulfuric acid company he started in 1870. Nichols was one of the original founders of the American Chemical Society, serving as president in 1918 and 1919. The New York branch of the society gives a prestigious award every year that is named after him, the William H. Nichols Medal Award. He attended New York University.

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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1852 to 1930 · aged 78
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