Fritz Hofmann

German chemist (1866–1956)
Person human Q72367
Fritz Hofmann
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Fritz Hofmann

Summary

Fritz Hofmann is a human[1]. He was born in Kölleda[2]. He was born on +1866-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hanover[4]. He died on +1956-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], pharmacist[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fritz Hofmann's place of birth was Kölleda[2].
  • Fritz Hofmann passed away in Hanover[4].
  • Fritz Hofmann was born on +1866-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Fritz Hofmann died on +1956-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Fritz Hofmann died on +1956-10-29T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Fritz Hofmann held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Fritz Hofmann worked as a chemist[6].
  • Fritz Hofmann worked as a pharmacist[7].
  • Fritz Hofmann's professions included inventor[8].
  • Fritz Hofmann was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].
  • Fritz Hofmann was educated at University of Rostock[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Fritz Hofmann is Polydimethylbutadiene[14].
  • Fritz Hofmann received the Emil Fischer Medal[15].
  • Fritz Hofmann received the Fresenius Prize[16].
  • Fritz Hofmann received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Fritz Hofmann received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[18].
  • Fritz Hofmann's image is recorded as Fritz Hofmann ca1909 Bayer.jpg[19].
  • Fritz Hofmann is recorded as male[20].
  • Fritz Hofmann's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Fritz Hofmann's ISNI is recorded as 0000000374301976[22].
  • Fritz Hofmann's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 282681827[23].
  • Fritz Hofmann's GND ID is recorded as 11870608X[24].
  • Fritz Hofmann's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n92033437[25].
  • Fritz Hofmann's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 166272100[26].
  • Fritz Hofmann's Commons category is recorded as Fritz Hofmann (chemist)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kölleda[2], Fritz Hofmann… he was born on +1866-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Rostock[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1419[34], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], pharmacist[7], and inventor[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Fritz Hofmann is Polydimethylbutadiene[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Emil Fischer Medal[15], a chemistry award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1912[38]; Fresenius Prize[16], a chemistry award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1962[41]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[18], an art prize[44], in Nazi Germany[45], founded in 1932[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1956-10-22T00:00:00Z[5] and +1956-10-29T00:00:00Z[10]. Fritz Hofmann passed away in Hanover[4].

Why It Matters

Fritz Hofmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Fritz Hofmann born?

Fritz Hofmann's place of birth was Kölleda[2].

Where did Fritz Hofmann die?

Fritz Hofmann passed away in Hanover[4].

What did Fritz Hofmann do for work?

Fritz Hofmann worked as chemist[6], pharmacist[7], and inventor[8].

Where did Fritz Hofmann go to school?

Fritz Hofmann was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12] and University of Rostock[13].

What awards did Fritz Hofmann receive?

Honors received include Emil Fischer Medal[15], Fresenius Prize[16], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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