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William Standish Knowles was an American chemist who lived from 1917 to 2012 and made important contributions to the field of chemistry during the 20th century. His work had significant impact on chemical research and development, though the specific nature of his achievements would require additional context to fully explain.
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William Standish Knowles (June 1, 1917 – June 13, 2012) was an American chemist. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. Knowles was one of the recipients of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He split half the prize with Ryōji Noyori for their work in asymmetric synthesis, specifically for his work in hydrogenation reactions. The other half was awarded to K. Barry Sharpless for his work in oxidation reactions.
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