William Ripley Nichols
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William Ripley Nichols

American chemist1

William Ripley Nichols (April 30, 1847 – July 14, 1886) was a noted American chemist.2

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Born Apr 30, 1847, died Jul 14, 1886.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedMassachusetts Institute of Technology3

Nichols was born in Boston, Massachusetts, graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1869, and served there as instructor and assistant professor until 1872, when he was elected professor of general chemistry, which chair he retained until his death in Hamburg, Germany.

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Career

Occupation: chemist.6

Personal life

  • CitizenshipUnited States7