Albert Abraham Michelson Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Albert Abraham Michelson 19/12/1852   -   09/05/1931

Albert Abraham Michelson Introduction:

Albert Abraham Michelson was the first American scientist who received the Nobel Prize for Physics for his work on finding the speed of light. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.

Albert Abraham Michelson Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 78
  • Sun Sign: Sagittarius
  • Also Known As: Albert Abraham Michelson
  • Born In: Strzelno, Kingdom Of Prussia (modern Poland)
  • Famous As: Physicist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Edna Stanton (m. 1899–1931), Margaret Heminway (m. 1877–1897)
  • Children:
    1. Albert Heminway Michelson
    2. Beatrice Michelson
    3. Dorothy Michelson
    4. Elsa Michelson
    5. Madeleine Michelson
    6. Truman Michelson
  • Died On: May 9, 1931
  • Place Of Death: Pasadena, California
  • Education:
    1. United States Naval Academy (1869 – 1873)
    2. Lowell High School (1868)
    3. Humboldt University Of Berlin
  • Awards: 1907 - Nobel Prize In Physics 1907 - Copley Medal 1919 - Henry Draper Medal
  • 1912 - Elliott Cresson Medal 1903 - Matteucci Medal 1923 - Franklin Medal 1923 - Gold Medal Of The Royal Astronomical Society 1888 - Rumford Prize:
  • Bio: Albert Abraham Michelson Was The First American Scientist Who Received The Nobel Prize For Physics For His Work On Finding The Speed Of Light. This Biography Profiles His Childhood, Life, Career, Achievements And Timeline.