Frank Wigglesworth Clarke | |
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| Born | March 19, 1847 |
| Died | May 23, 1931 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard Colleges (B.Sc.) |
| Known for | Creation of the American Chemical Society Atomic weights |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geochemistry |
| Institutions | University of Cincinnati United States Geological Survey |
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Frank Wigglesworth Clarke (March 19, 1847 – May 23, 1931) of Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. was an American scientist and chemist. Sometimes known as the "Father of Geochemistry," Clarke is credited with determining the composition of the Earth's crust. He was a founder of The American Chemical Society and served as its President, in 1901.[1]: 144
- ^ Dennis, L. M. (1932). Biographical Memoir of Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Frank Wigglesworth Clarke, March 19, 1847–May 23, 1931 (PDF). National Academy of Sciences. pp. 137–165.