Felix Hoffmann
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Summary
Felix Hoffmann was born on January 21, 1868[1], in Ludwigsburg[2]. He died on February 8, 1946[3], in Lausanne[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], pharmacist[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,312 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: chemistry[11], pharmacy[12]
- Employer: Bayer[13]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14]
- Notable work: aspirin[15], heroin[16]
- Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Felix Hoffmann (chemist)[19]
- Academic degree: doctorate[20]
- Family name: Hoffmann[21]
- Given name: Feliks[22]
- Pseudonym: schwenker[23]
- Described at URL: https://www.bayer.com/en/history/felix-hoffmann[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Commons Creator page: Felix Hoffmann (chemist)[26]
- Name in native language: Felix Hoffmann[27]
- P14927: 137596863[28]
Why It Matters
Felix Hoffmann has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He is credited with the discovery of aspirin[31], a type of chemical entity[32].
FAQs
Where was Felix Hoffmann born?
Felix Hoffmann was born in Ludwigsburg[2].
Where did Felix Hoffmann die?
Felix Hoffmann died in Lausanne[4].
What did Felix Hoffmann do for work?
Felix Hoffmann worked as a chemist[5], inventor[6], pharmacist[7], and non-fiction writer[8].
Where did Felix Hoffmann go to school?
Felix Hoffmann was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
What awards did Felix Hoffmann receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
What did Felix Hoffmann discover?
Felix Hoffmann is credited as discoverer of aspirin[31].