for asbestos. He has been described as "one of the world's outstanding organic chemists" and received numerous awards, including the 1956 Priestley Medal and the 1986 National Medal of Science, presented by President Ronald Reagan.

Early life and education

Carl Shipp Marvel was born on September 11, 1894, in Waynesville, Illinois, U.S., to farmersJohn Thomas

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