Henry Taube

Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate

Henry Taube - Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

November 30th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

November 16th, 2005
19 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Canada

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A Canadian-American chemist, contributed significantly to the field of inorganic chemistry, particularly in electron transfer reactions. Held a prominent academic career, including a long tenure at Stanford University. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1983 for studies in the mechanisms of electron transfer in metal complexes. Authored numerous influential papers and books, advancing the understanding of various chemical processes.

Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1983

Conducted pioneering research in electron transfer

Held a professorship at Stanford University

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