The Saga of Harry Kroto
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
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#72 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Sir Harold Walter Kroto (born Harold Walter Krotoschiner; 7 October 1939 – 30 April 2016) was an English chemist.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley for their discovery of fullerenes.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He was the recipient of many other honors and awards.