George K. Burgess
George Kimball Burgess | |
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Burgess in 1924 | |
| 2nd Director of the National Bureau of Standards | |
| In office April 21, 1923 – July 2, 1932 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Wesley Stratton |
| Succeeded by | Lyman James Briggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1874 Newton, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 2, 1932 (aged 58) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | |
George Kimball Burgess (January 4, 1874 – July 2, 1932) was an American physicist, considered one of the most notable scientists of his era. He authored and translated numerous studies, was a leading member and president of many scientific societies and, for the last nine years of his life, served as the second director of the National Bureau of Standards.