Clair Cameron Patterson Rank
About Clair Cameron Patterson
Clair Cameron Patterson was a renowned geochemist who is credited for being the first person to give a more accurate estimation of Earth’s age at 4.55 billion years.
Background
In 1943, Patterson graduated with a degree in chemistry from Grinnell College and later to the University of Iowa, where he received his master’s degree in molecular spectroscopy. Following the Second World War, he earned his PhD at the University of Chicago and eventually became one of the founding members of the California Institute of Technology’s geochemistry program in 1952.
Works
In 1956, Patterson published the paper, “Age of Meteorites and the Earth”, where he calculated the age of the planet. He also played a huge role in protests against lead poisoning with his written work, “Contaminated and Natural Lead Environments of Man.”
Family & Death
He married Lorna McCleary and had four children with her. Patterson died in 1995.
Awards
He was a recipient of the 1973 J. Lawrence Smith Medal, the 1980 V.M. Goldschmidt Award, and the 1995 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.
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F.A.Q. about Clair Cameron Patterson
When is his birthday?
Clair Cameron Patterson's birthday is on June 2, 1922.
In how many days is his birthday?
Clair's birthday is in 160 days
How old was Clair when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 5, 1995.
How old would he be today?
Clair Cameron Patterson would be 102 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Clair from?
He was born in Mitchellville, Iowa, U.S..