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.
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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.
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Henry Way Kendall was from United States.
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