Charles Francis Mott
| Charles Francis Mott | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1877 Redhill, Surrey, England |
| Died |
1967 Cambridge, Camridgeshire, England |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Educator |
Charles Francis Mott (1877–1967) the son of Charles Henry Blackshaw Mott [1] was an English physicist and educator, and the father of Nobel laureate Nevill Francis Mott.
In 1901 while at the Cavendish Laboratory he attempted to investigate the field effect following a suggestion from J. J. Thomson.[2] He married Lilian Mary Reynolds, also a researcher at the Cavendish lab.[3]
By 1905 he was the Senior Science Master at Giggleswick School. His wife also taught mathematics there.[4]
From 1922-1945 Mott served as Director of Education in Liverpool.[3] C.F.Mott Teachers' Training College was named after him.
References
- ↑ "Charles Francis MOTT & Lilian Mary REYNOLDS". Genealogy.antipole.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ E. A. Davis (1 Apr 1998). Nevill Mott: Reminiscences And Appreciations. CRC Press. page 213
- 1 2 "Catalogue of papers and correspondence of Sir Nevill Francis Mott CH FRS". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "Nevill Francis Mott Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline". The Famous People. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
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