Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday
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Awards, Honors, and Recognition Timeline

This timeline showcases the various awards, honors, and recognition that Michael Faraday received throughout his distinguished career.
Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
1824
Faraday was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, a prestigious recognition of his scientific achievements and contributions to the field.
Director of the Laboratory at the Royal Institution
1825
This appointment reflected his growing prominence and responsibility within the Royal Institution.
Fullerian Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Institution
1827
This lifetime professorship provided financial security and academic freedom to pursue his research.
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
1832
The University of Oxford awarded Faraday an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, recognizing his scientific eminence.
Elected Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
1838
This election signified international recognition of his scientific achievements.
Declined Presidential Offer and Knighthood
Refused Knighthood
Despite the honors bestowed upon him, Faraday maintained his humility and declined the offer to become President of the Royal Society and a knighthood, as his Sandemanian faith discouraged the pursuit of worldly honors.