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Humphry Davy - British chemist

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Honours and Awards Timeline

This timeline highlights the various honours and awards bestowed upon Humphry Davy throughout his career, recognizing his significant contributions to science.
Copley Medal
1805
Awarded the Copley Medal by the Royal Society for his papers on chemical agencies of electricity.
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
1807
Election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the most prestigious scientific society in Britain.
Knighted by the Prince Regent
1812
Knighthood conferred by the Prince Regent (later King George IV) in recognition of his scientific achievements.
Royal Society Rumford Medal
1815
Awarded the Royal Society Rumford Medal for his discoveries on the nature of heat and light.
Created a Baronet
1818
Elevated to the rank of Baronet, a hereditary title, in recognition of his services to science and the nation.
Numerous Honorary Memberships
Other Recognitions
Davy was elected to numerous honorary memberships of scientific societies in Europe and America, reflecting his international reputation.

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