996) Willard Libby

Willard Frank Libby (1908 – 1980). American physical chemist noted for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeontology. For his contributions to the team that developed this process, Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960.

- "Tall and imposing, with red hair, Libby was known as Wild Bill throughout his life."  https://books.google.it/books…

- "Tall, red-haired and solemn in his bearing..."  https://books.google.it/books…