Marriage4 October 1926
Marries Irene Curie and later adopts the Joliot-Curie name.
Historical person
Frederic Joliot-Curie Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Frederic Joliot-Curie, based on 9 World History Database records associated with France.
9 records1926–19589 events2 places
Chronological biography
1926
1933
Artificial Radioactivity Research1933
Works with Irene Joliot-Curie on induced radioactivity.
1934
Artificial Radioactivity15 January 1934
Announces artificial radioactivity with Irene Joliot-Curie.
1939
Nuclear Fission Research1939
Studies neutron multiplication after the discovery of nuclear fission.
1940
Heavy Water1940
Helps safeguard heavy water supplies during the war.
1946
Atomic Energy Commission1946
Becomes high commissioner of the French atomic energy authority.
1948
French Reactor15 December 1948
Leads work culminating in France's first nuclear reactor.
1950
Dismissal1950
Is removed from atomic office during Cold War political tensions.
1958
Death of Frederic Joliot-Curie14 August 1958
Dies after a career in nuclear chemistry and physics.
Titles and roles
Chemist · Physicist
Record provenance
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