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Glenn T. Seaborg
American chemist (1912–1999)
Glenn T. Seaborg | |
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Seaborg in 1964 | |
| Born | Glen Theodore Seaborg (1912-04-19)April 19, 1912 Ishpeming, Michigan, US |
| Died | February 25, 1999(1999-02-25) (aged 86) Lafayette, California, US |
| Education | |
| Known for | Contributions to the synthesis, discovery and investigation of ten transuranium elements |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 7, including David |
| Awards | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nuclear chemistry |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | The interaction of fast neutrons with lead (1937) |
| Doctoral advisors | |
| Doctoral students | |
| Other notable students | Margaret Melhase, Geoffrey Wilkinson |
| In office March 1, 1961 – August 16, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | John McCone |
| Succeeded by | James R.
Schlesinger |
| In office 1958–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Clark Kerr |
| Succeeded by | Edward W. Strong |
Glenn Theodore Seaborg (SEE-borg; April 19, 1912 – February 25, 1999)