John Cadogan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Cadogan
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| Born |
John Ivan George Cadogan
8 October 1930 |
| Died | 9 February 2020 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Occupation | Scientist, chemist |
Sir John Ivan George Cadogan (born October 8, 1930 – died February 9, 2020) was a famous British organic chemist. He was known for his important scientific discoveries. He also loved sharing his passion for science with young people.
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Early Life and Education
John Cadogan was born in Pembrey, a town in Wales, United Kingdom. He went to Swansea Grammar School. After that, he studied at King's College London. He was a brilliant student, earning top grades and a PhD degree. He also won special awards for his studies.
Sharing Science with Everyone
Sir John Cadogan was very keen on making science fun and easy to understand. He wanted to share his knowledge with as many people as possible.
Lectures for Students
He gave live science shows to over 10,000 school children! He also reached many more through television. He loved showing how exciting chemistry could be.
Science on TV
He even took part in the first live TV broadcast using a satellite. This show went all the way from London to New Zealand! He was very proud to see so many TV cameras outside the Royal Institution for this event.
Helping Chemistry Education
Sir John was involved with the Salters' Institute. This group does a lot of good work. They help improve how chemistry and chemical engineering are taught. He was also honored as a "Freeman of the City of London."
Important Roles and Recognitions
Sir John Cadogan held many important positions during his career. He was a visiting professor at Imperial College, London. He was also an honorary professor at the University of Wales, Swansea.
Special Awards and Degrees
He received many special honors called "Honorary Doctorates." These were from many different universities. He was also an Honorary Fellow of several important groups, including the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Royal Medal Award
In 2013, he received the Royal Medal from the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, presented him with this award. It was given for his amazing work in organic chemistry. It also recognized his help with UK research and industry.
