Memorial Page for William S. Knowles

Jun 1, 1917 – Jun 13, 2012(95 years)Died in:Chesterfield, St. Louis County

American chemist

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Biography

Birthplace

Taunton, Bristol County

Place of Death

Chesterfield, St. Louis County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Occupation(2)

chemistresearcher

Awards(3)

Nobel Prize in ChemistryChemical Pioneer AwardACS Award for Creative Invention

Education(4)

Berkshire SchoolHarvard UniversityColumbia UniversityPhillips Academy

William Standish Knowles (* June 1, 1917 in Taunton; † June 13, 2012 in Chesterfield) was an american chemist. He was 95 years old. His education included Berkshire School, Harvard University, Columbia University and Phillips Academy. His awards include Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Chemical Pioneer Award and ACS Award for Creative Invention. His cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Born in Taunton, Bristol County

1917

ACS Award for Creative Invention

1982

Chemical Pioneer Award

1983

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

2001

Died in Chesterfield, St. Louis County (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

2012

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William S. Knowles. Forever remembered.