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Norman Lockyer
(1836–1920)
Physicist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Norman Lockyer was a physicist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Surveying for Archaeologists.
Quick Facts About Norman Lockyer
- Born
- May 17, 1836
- Died
- August 16, 1920
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Profession
- Physicist
- Notable works
- Surveying for Archaeologists
- Spouse
- Thomazine Mary Browne
About Norman Lockyer
Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Rumford Medal
Royal Society Bakerian Medal
Janssen Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society
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