William Standish Knowles
William Standish Knowles was an American chemist. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. Knowles was one of the recipients of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He split half the prize with Ryōji Noyori for their work in asymmetric synthesis, specifically for his work in hydrogenation reactions. The other half was awarded to K. Barry Sharpless for his work in oxidation reactions.
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Date of Birth
June 1st, 1917
Age
109
Birth Place
United States of America, Minnesota
Date of Death
June 13rd, 2012
Died Aged
95
Star Sign
Gemini
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