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William Chandler Roberts-Austen

1843 - 1902

Born

03 March 1843

Kennington, Surrey, England

Died

22/11/1902

The Royal Mint, London, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
03/06/1875
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
32
Fields of Interest
Metallurgy
Occupation
Metallurgist
Relationships
Parents: George Roberts, of Welsh descent, who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company, and Maria Louisa, daughter of William Chandler MD of Canterbury. Assumed names of Chandler and Roberts-Austen at the request of an uncle (1885). Spouse: Florence Maude, youngest daughter of Richard William Alldridge, of Old Charlton, Kent (1876).