Harold Hartley (chemist) facts for kids
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Sir Harold Brewer Hartley
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Hartley at the White House in 1936
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| Born | 3 September 1878 London, England
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| Died | 9 September 1972 (aged 94) |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Known for | "physical and mineralogical chemistry, including electrical conductivity, ionisation, and electrolytic equilibria in aqueous and non-aqueous solutions" |
| Awards | Wilhelm Exner Medal (1937) Hoover Medal (1968) |
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| Fields | Physical chemistry, mineralogical chemistry |
| Institutions | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Doctoral advisor | Sir John Conroy |
| Doctoral students | E. J. Bowen Cyril Hinshelwood |
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Sir Harold Brewer Hartley was a brilliant British scientist. He was born on September 3, 1878, and lived until September 9, 1972. He started his career as a physical chemist, studying how different chemicals behave. But he didn't just stay in the lab! He also became a very important leader in business and industry. One of his big roles was being the Chairman of the British Overseas Airways Corporation, which was a major airline company.
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Early Life and Education
Harold Hartley was the only child of Harold T. Hartley, who loved collecting books and art. Sadly, Harold's mother passed away when he was very young, in 1884. His father later got married again.
Harold went to school at Dulwich College. After that, he studied at Balliol College, Oxford, which is a famous university. He later became a teacher there. As a tutor, he helped guide the research of other future scientists like Edmund Bowen and Cyril Hinshelwood.
Serving His Country
During the First World War, Harold Hartley joined the military. He served bravely and was recognized for his actions. He even received an award called the Military Cross for his service.
After the war, he continued to contribute to his country. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1918. He also worked as a lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Balliol College, Oxford.
A Recognized Scientist and Leader
Harold Hartley was highly respected for his scientific work. In 1926, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very special honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.
His work focused on how electricity moves through liquids and how different chemicals mix together. He studied things like electrical conductivity and how atoms gain or lose charges in water. He also helped create a strong research group for chemistry at Oxford University.
Beyond science, he used his skills to help with gas services during and after the war. He even became a high-ranking officer, a Brigadier-General, in charge of chemical warfare.
He received many other honors throughout his life. He was knighted in 1928, which means he was given the title "Sir." He also received the Hoover Medal in 1968, an award for engineers and scientists who have done great public service.
His Family
In 1906, Harold Hartley married Gertrude. She was the oldest daughter of Arthur Lionel Smith, who later became the Master of Balliol College. Harold and Gertrude had one son and one daughter.
See also
- Balliol-Trinity Laboratories
- LMS Scientific Research Laboratory
