Ernest Rutherford Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ernest Rutherford, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1903–19042 events2 places

Chronological biography

1903

Radioactive Decay1903

Science / Physics · Physicist · Montreal

Develops radioactive decay theory using uranium and thorium studies.

1904

Uranium Dating1904

Science / Geology · Physicist · London

Suggests radioactive decay can date rocks and minerals.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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