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

  1. ↑ "Charles Francis MOTT & Lilian Mary REYNOLDS". Genealogy.antipole.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
  2. ↑ E. A. Davis (1 Apr 1998). Nevill Mott: Reminiscences And Appreciations. CRC Press. page 213
  3. 1 2 "Catalogue of papers and correspondence of Sir Nevill Francis Mott CH FRS". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Nevill Francis Mott Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline". The Famous People. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
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