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Alexander William Bickerton

British scientist

Died when: 87 years 14 days (1044 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Alexander William Bickerton

Professor Alexander William Bickerton (7 January 1842 – 21 January 1929) was the first professor of chemistry at Canterbury College (now called the University of Canterbury) in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He is best known for teaching and mentoring Ernest Rutherford.He was a natural teacher though an eccentric one, who taught science in an exciting way.

His differences were not limited to teaching as he formed a socialist community in Christchurch, which he later set up as a theme park.

His partial impact theory explaining the appearance of temporary stars was the major work of his lifetime.


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