William Penney, Baron Penney
Deceased Q336759

William Penney, Baron Penney

English mathematician and physicist (1909-1991)

Born: June 24, 1909 (1909) · Gibraltar
Died: March 3, 1991 (1991) · East Hendred
Age at death: 81 years
Nationality United Kingdom
Occupation politician, mathematician, physicist
Field of work nuclear physics
Education Royal College of Science, University of Cambridge, University of Groningen, Imperial College London, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Gilberd School
Employer Imperial College London, Manhattan Project, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Atomic Weapons Establishment
Position held chairperson, member of the House of Lords, rector
Gender male

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