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Also Known As Richard Fred Heck
Born August 15, 1931 • Springfield • Massachusetts
Died October 9, 2015 (aged 84) • Manila • Philippines
Awards And Honors Nobel Prize (2010)
Subjects Of Study catalysis • palladium

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