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Thomas Ralph Merton
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British physicist (1888–1969)
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Sir Thomas Ralph Merton was a British physicist, inventor, art collector, and physician. Born in Wimbledon in 1888, he received his education at Eton College and Balliol College. He served in the Royal Navy during World War I and was employed by King's College London. Merton was a member of the Royal Society, where he is recognized in the collection.
His professional achievements included receiving the Holweck Prize and the Rumford Medal. He was also appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Merton died on January 1, 1969. He spoke English and held United Kingdom citizenship.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Thomas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Wimbledon
- Occupation
- art collector
- Educated at
- Eton College
- Employer
- King's College London
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Conflict
- World War I
- Military branch
- Royal Navy
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- member of
- Royal Society
- date of birth
- 1888-01-12
- date of death
- 1969-10-10
- different from
- Thomas Merton
- honorific prefix
- Sir
- Commons category
- Thomas Ralph Merton
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