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Sir
Patrick Linstead
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1945 portrait by Walter Stoneman
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Reginald Patrick Linstead
28 August 1902 |
| Died | 22 September 1966 (aged 64) |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
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| Institutions | University of Sheffield Harvard University |
Sir Patrick Linstead (born August 28, 1902, died September 22, 1966) was an important English chemist. A chemist is a scientist who studies chemicals and how they react. Sir Patrick Linstead was known for his work in chemistry and for leading a famous college.
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Who Was Patrick Linstead?
Early Life and Education
Patrick Linstead was born in Southgate, London, on August 28, 1902. His father, Edward Flatman Linstead, worked in advertising. Patrick went to the City of London School from age 11 to 17. His science teacher, George H J Adlam, really inspired him.
In 1920, Patrick joined Imperial College London. He studied very hard and graduated three years later with top honors. He then continued his studies to earn a PhD.
Starting His Career
In 1929, Linstead began working at Imperial College as a demonstrator, which is like a teaching assistant. Later, he became a lecturer. Over the next ten years, he earned a special science degree called a DSc and three awards for his work.
In 1938, he became a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sheffield.
Linstead's Important Work
His Time at Imperial College
Patrick Linstead's career can be divided into four main parts. He spent two important periods at Imperial College. The first was from 1920 to 1938, when he was a student and then a teacher.
He returned to Imperial College for a second time from 1949 to 1954. During these years, he continued his important chemistry research.
Leading Imperial College
From 1955 to 1966, Sir Patrick Linstead served as the Rector of Imperial College. The Rector is like the head or president of the college. This was a very important role.
A building at Imperial College, called Linstead Hall, is named after him. This shows how much he was respected there.
Awards and Honors
Patrick Linstead received many honors for his contributions to science.
- He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1940. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.
- He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This award recognizes people who have made a great impact in their field.
- In 1959, he was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir."
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Patrick Linstead passed away on September 22, 1966, in London. He is remembered for his important work in chemistry and for his leadership at Imperial College. His contributions helped shape the future of science education.
