Why did Charles Darwin win the Copley Medal?
Why did Charles Darwin win the Copley Medal?
When the voting took place on 3 November, with twenty members present, it was “resolved by ballot that the Copley Medal be awarded to Charles Darwin F.R.S. for his important Researches in Geology, Zoology, and Botanical Physiology.” As always, the minutes make no mention of the discussion at the adjudication meeting.
How many people have been awarded the Copley Medal?
Since its inception, it has been awarded to many distinguished scientists, including 52 winners of the Nobel Prize: 17 in Physics, 21 in Physiology or Medicine, and 14 in Chemistry. John Theophilus Desaguliers has won the medal the most often, winning three times, in 1734, 1736 and 1741.
How do you get the Copley Medal?
The medal is awarded for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science. First awarded in 1731 following donations from Godfrey Copley FRS (PDF), it was initially awarded for the most important scientific discovery or for the greatest contribution made by experiment.
When did Benjamin Franklin receive the Copley Medal?
1753
Copley Medal
| year | recipient |
|---|---|
| 1753 | Benjamin Franklin |
| 1754 | William Lewis |
| 1755 | John Huxham |
| 1756 | not awarded |
Who are the past winners of the Copley Medal?
Notable winners include Benjamin Franklin, Dorothy Hodgkin, Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin. Past winners Professor John Goodenough ForMemRSwas awarded the Copley Medal 2019 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the science and technology of materials, including his discovery that led to rechargeable lithium batteries
When was Joseph Lister awarded the Copley Medal?
Royal Society Copley Medal. The Copley Medal awarded to Joseph Lister in 1902. The Copley Medal is an award given by the Royal Society, for “outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science.”.
Why was Andrew Wiles awarded the Copley Medal?
Andrew Wiles KBE FRS was awarded the Copley Medal in 2017 for his “beautiful and unexpected proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem which is one of the most important mathematical achievements of the 20th century”.
Why was Richard Henderson awarded the Copley Medal?
Dr Richard Henderson FMedSci FRS was awarded the Copley Medal in 2016 in recognition of his fundamental and revolutionary contributions to the development of electron microscopy of biological materials, enabling their atomic structure to be deduced. To find out more about past winners you can read this series…