Frédéric Swarts
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Summary
Frédéric Swarts was born on September 2, 1866[1], in Ixelles[2]. He died on September 6, 1940[3], in Ghent[4]. He worked as a chemist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1866[7]
- Date of death: 1940[8]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Employer: Ghent University[11]
- Award received: doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Frédéric Swarts[14]
- Given name: Frédéric[15]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[17]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Frédéric Swarts include Swarts reaction[18], a substitution reaction[19].
Why It Matters
Frédéric Swarts has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
He is credited with the discovery of chlorofluorocarbon[22], a structural class of chemical entities[23]. Entities named for him include Swarts reaction[18], a substitution reaction[19].
FAQs
Where was Frédéric Swarts born?
Frédéric Swarts's place of birth was Ixelles[2].
Where did Frédéric Swarts die?
Frédéric Swarts passed away in Ghent[4].
What did Frédéric Swarts do for work?
Frédéric Swarts worked as a chemist[5].
What awards did Frédéric Swarts receive?
Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[12].
What did Frédéric Swarts discover?
Frédéric Swarts is credited as discoverer of chlorofluorocarbon[22].