Owen Willans Richardson Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Owen Willans Richardson 26/04/1879   -   15/02/1959

Owen Willans Richardson Introduction:

Sir Owen Willans Richardson was a British physicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1928 for his work on thermionic phenomenon. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Owen Willans Richardson Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: British Men
  • Died At Age: 79
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Born In: Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England
  • Famous As: Physicist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Henriette Rupp (m. 1948), Lilian Maud Wilson (m. 1906–1945- Her Death)
  • Father: Joshua Henry Richardson
  • Mother: Charlotte Maria Richardson
  • Siblings: Charlotte Sara Richardson
  • Died On: February 15, 1959
  • Place Of Death: Alton, Hampshire, England
  • Discoveries/inventions: Richardson’s Law
  • Awards: FRS (1913) Royal Medal (1930) Nobel Prize In Physics (1928) Hughes Medal (1920)
  • Bio: Sir Owen Willans Richardson Was A British Physicist Who Was Awarded The Nobel Prize In Physics In 1928 For His Work On Thermionic Phenomenon. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline.