Norman Lockyer
Sign in to saveEnglish scientist and astronomer (1836–1920)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1836-05-17
- Died
- 1920-08-16
- Works
- 25
Top works
- Dawn of Astronomy. a Study of the Temple-Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians
- Spectroscope and Its Applications
- Heavens
- Sun's Place in Nature
- Stargazing
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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Biodiversity hotspots for conservation priorities
· 2000 · cited 22,566x
- Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome
· 2001 · cited 18,495x
- A global reference for human genetic variation
· 2015 · cited 17,321x
- The american rheumatism association 1987 revised criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis
· 1988 · cited 15,759x
- Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010
· 2012 · cited 10,718x
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Key facts
- Born
- Joseph Norman Lockyer , ( 1836-05-17 ) 17 May 1836, Rugby, Warwickshire , England
- Died
- 16 August 1920 (1920-08-16) (aged 84), Salcombe Regis , Devon , England
- Known for
- Discovering helium Founding Nature
- Awards
- Rumford Medal (1874), Janssen Medal (1889)
- Fields
- Astronomy
- Institutions
- Imperial College London
- Notable students
- Alfred Fowler
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Key dates
- Born
- 17 May 1836
- Died
- 16 August 1920
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Norman
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- Rugby
- Place of death
- Sidmouth
- Occupation
- university teacher
- Employer
- Imperial College London
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Award
Article
Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 – 16 August 1920) was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen, he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.
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1836 births1920 deaths19th-century English astronomers20th-century English astronomersBritish fellows of the Royal SocietyDiscoverers of chemical elementsEnglish science writersHeliumInternational members of the American Philosophical SocietyKnights Commander of the Order of the BathNature (journal) editorsPeople from Rugby, Warwickshire