Theodor Svedberg
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Who was Theodor Svedberg?
Swedish chemist who won the 1926 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on disperse systems, particularly his invention of the ultracentrifuge.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Theodor Svedberg (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
SpouseAndrea Andreen
SpouseMargit Hallén
ChildElias Svedberg
ChildHillevi Svedberg
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Chemistry | 1926 | for his work on disperse systems |
| Björkén Prize | 1926 | — |
| Franklin Medal | 1949 | — |
| Foreign Member of the Royal Society | 1944 | — |
| doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris | 1950 | — |
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