Eilhard Mitscherlich

German chemist (1794–1863)
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Eilhard Mitscherlich
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Eilhard Mitscherlich

Summary

Eilhard Mitscherlich is a human[1]. Born in Neuende[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1794[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on August 28, 1863[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Neuende[2].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was born on January 7, 1794[3].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was born on 1794[10].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich died on August 28, 1863[5].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich died on January 1, 1863[11].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].
  • A child of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich[13].
  • A child of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Q139884928[14].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[15].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich worked as a chemist[6].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's professions included mineralogist[8].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's field of work was chemistry[16].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's field of work was mineralogy[17].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[18].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at Stockholm University[21].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Stromeyer[24].
  • A notable student of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Moritz Fürstenberg[25].
  • A notable student of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Hermann Julius Grüneberg[26].
  • A notable student of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Ferdinand Cohn[27].

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Origins and Family

Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Neuende[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 7, 1794[3] and 1794[10].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Stockholm University[21], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1878[34], headquartered in Stockholm[35]; University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]. Eilhard Mitscherlich's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Stromeyer[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[16], a branch of science[44] and mineralogy[17], a branch of geology[45]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[18], a university[46], in Prussia[47], founded in 1828[48] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1809[51], headquartered in Berlin[52]. Notable students include Moritz Fürstenberg[25], a veterinarian[53], 1818–1872[54], of Germany[55], specialised in veterinary medicine[56]; Hermann Julius Grüneberg[26], a chemist[57], 1827–1894[58], of German Empire[59]; and Ferdinand Cohn[27]. Eilhard Mitscherlich supervised Heinrich Gustav Magnus as a doctoral student[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[61], a civil decoration[62], in Prussia[63], founded in 1842[64]; Royal Medal[65], a science award[66], in United Kingdom[67], founded in 1826[68]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[69], an order[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1980[72]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73], a fellowship award[74]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[75], a fellowship award[76], in United Kingdom[77]; and Q134613391[78].

Personal Life

Children include Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich[13], a surgeon[79], 1832–1911[80], of Kingdom of Prussia[81] and Q139884928[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 28, 1863[5] and January 1, 1863[11]. Eilhard Mitscherlich passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eilhard Mitscherlich include mitscherlichite[82], a mineral species[83].

Why It Matters

Eilhard Mitscherlich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Entities named for him include mitscherlichite[82], a mineral species[83].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Gustav Magnus[86], a physicist[87], 1802–1870[88], of Kingdom of Prussia[89], awarded the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[90], specialised in chemistry[91].

FAQs

Where was Eilhard Mitscherlich born?

Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Neuende[2].

Where did Eilhard Mitscherlich die?

Eilhard Mitscherlich passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Eilhard Mitscherlich do for work?

Eilhard Mitscherlich worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8].

Where did Eilhard Mitscherlich go to school?

Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at Heidelberg University[20], Stockholm University[21], University of Göttingen[22], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].

What awards did Eilhard Mitscherlich receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[61], Royal Medal[65], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[69], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73].

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  1. 16d ago · Hobbema · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 14w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Moritz Fürstenberg, Hermann Julius Grüneberg, Ferdinand Cohn
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  8. 16w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Moritz Fürstenberg, Hermann Julius Grüneberg, Ferdinand Cohn
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  9. 18w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich, Q139884928
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  10. 18w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 19w ago · PhysVerein · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Royal Medal, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art +3
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