Biography · American particle physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics

Henry Way Kendall

1926 · 1999

Years lived
72
Photos
17
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Born

December 9, 1926

Boston, United States

Died

February 15, 1999

Wakulla County, United States

Known for

American particle physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics

Henry Way Kendall (1926–1999) was United States best known for American particle physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics.

Henry Way Kendall (December 9, 1926 – February 15, 1999) was an American physicist, mountaineer, and environmental advocate. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1990 for his pioneering work confirming the existence of quarks, the fundamental constituents of matter. He also co-founded the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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    Henry Way Kendall died on February 15, 1999 in Wakulla County, United States, at the age of 72.

  • Where was Henry Way Kendall born?

    Henry Way Kendall was born in Boston, United States on December 9, 1926.

  • What is Henry Way Kendall best known for?

    Henry Way Kendall is best known for American particle physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics.

  • How old was Henry Way Kendall when they died?

    Henry Way Kendall was 72 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Henry Way Kendall?

    Henry Way Kendall was from United States.

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