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Henry Thomas Tizard was a British chemist, mathematician, and spy born in Gillingham in 1885. He received his education at Westminster School and Magdalen College. His professional career included positions at Imperial College London, Magdalen College, and the Ministry of Defence, where he served as a rector. He held the military rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was a member of the Royal Society.
Tizard received several awards, including the Albert Medal, the Franklin Medal, and the Air Force Cross. He was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He died in Fareham in 1959 and was buried at Oriel College. He spoke English and had three children.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Thomas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Gillingham
- Place of death
- Fareham
- Occupation
- mathematician
- Educated at
- Westminster School
- Employer
- Ministry of Defence
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Field of work
- chemistry
- Military rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Number of children
- 3
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- date of birth
- 1885-08-23
- date of death
- 1959-10-09
- place of burial
- Oriel College
- member of
- Royal Society
- name in native language
- Henry Tizard
- birth name
- Henry Thomas Tizard
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