Norman Lockyer
English scientist and astronomer (1836–1920)
Died aged 84TaurusUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 – 16 August 1920) was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Imperial College London
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Winifred JamesThomazine Mary Browne
- Children
- William James Stewart Lockyer
Awards & honours (4)
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Rumford Medal
- Janssen Medal
- Royal Society Bakerian Medal
Quick answers about Norman Lockyer
- How old was Norman Lockyer?
- Norman Lockyer died on August 16, 1920 at the age of 84.
- When is Norman Lockyer's birthday?
- Norman Lockyer was born on May 17, 1836.
- Where was Norman Lockyer born?
- Norman Lockyer was born in Rugby.
- What is Norman Lockyer's zodiac sign?
- Norman Lockyer's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Norman Lockyer's nationality?
- Norman Lockyer is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does Norman Lockyer do?
- Norman Lockyer is known as physicist, astronomer, university teacher.
- Who has Norman Lockyer been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Norman Lockyer's spouses include Winifred James, Thomazine Mary Browne.
- How many children did Norman Lockyer have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Norman Lockyer.
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