George de Hevesy
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George de Hevesy
Summary
George de Hevesy is a human[1]. He was born in Budapest[2]. He was born on August 1, 1885[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on July 5, 1966[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Budapest[2], George de Hevesy…
- George de Hevesy passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
- George de Hevesy was born on August 1, 1885[3].
- George de Hevesy died on July 5, 1966[5].
- Burial took place at Fiume Road Graveyard[9].
- George de Hevesy held citizenship in Hungary[10].
- George de Hevesy held citizenship in Sweden[11].
- Hungarian was George de Hevesy's native language[12].
- George de Hevesy's professions included chemist[6].
- George de Hevesy's professions included university teacher[7].
- George de Hevesy's field of work was chemistry[13].
- George de Hevesy held the position of professor[14].
- George de Hevesy was employed by University of Freiburg[15].
- Among George de Hevesy's employers was Eötvös Loránd University[16].
- George de Hevesy was employed by ETH Zurich[17].
- George de Hevesy was employed by University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute[18].
- Among George de Hevesy's employers was University of Manchester[19].
- Among George de Hevesy's employers was University of Copenhagen[20].
- George de Hevesy's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[21].
- George de Hevesy was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[22].
- George de Hevesy was educated at Technische Universität Berlin[23].
- George de Hevesy's education included a stint at Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[24].
- George de Hevesy's doctoral advisor was Franz Himstedt[25].
- George de Hevesy's doctoral advisor was Georg Meyer[26].
- George de Hevesy received the Niels Bohr International Gold Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
George de Hevesy was born in Budapest[2]. He was born on August 1, 1885[3]. Hungarian was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at University of Freiburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Eötvös Loránd University[22], a public research university[32], in Hungary[33], founded in 1635[34], headquartered in Budapest[35]; Technische Universität Berlin[23], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1946[38], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[39]; and Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[24], a Gymnasium[40], in Hungary[41], founded in 1717[42]. Doctoral advisors include Franz Himstedt[25] and Georg Meyer[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. George de Hevesy's field of work was chemistry[13]. Employers include University of Freiburg[15], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1457[45], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[46]; Eötvös Loránd University[16], a public research university[47], in Hungary[48], founded in 1635[49], headquartered in Budapest[50]; ETH Zurich[17], an institute of technology[51], in Switzerland[52], founded in 1855[53], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[54]; University of Copenhagen Niels Bohr Institute[18], a research center[55], in Denmark[56], founded in 1921[57]; University of Manchester[19], a university[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1824[60], headquartered in Manchester[61]; and University of Copenhagen[20], a public research university[62], in Denmark[63], founded in 1479[64]. He held the position of professor[14]. He supervised Maximilian (Max) Karl Franz Pahl as a doctoral student[65].
Recognition
Awards received include Niels Bohr International Gold Medal[27], a science award[66], in Denmark[67]; Copley Medal[68], a medallion[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1731[71]; Faraday Lectureship Prize[72], a science award[73], in United Kingdom[74], founded in 1869[75]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[76], a civil decoration[77], in Prussia[78], founded in 1842[79]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[80], a chemistry award[81], in Sweden[82], founded in 1901[83]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[84].
Death and Burial
George de Hevesy died on July 5, 1966[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He is buried at Fiume Road Graveyard[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George de Hevesy include 10444 de Hevesy[85], an asteroid[86]; Hevesy[87], a lunar crater[88]; and George Hevesy Medal Award[89], an award[90], founded in 1968[91].
Why It Matters
George de Hevesy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]
He has been cited as an influence by Liguri Mosulishvili[94], a physicist[95], 1933–2010[96], of Soviet Union[97], specialised in life sciences[98].
He is credited with the discovery of hafnium[99], a chemical element[100]. Entities named for him include 10444 de Hevesy[85], an asteroid[86]; Hevesy[87], a lunar crater[88]; and George Hevesy Medal Award[89], an award[90], founded in 1968[91].
FAQs
Where was George de Hevesy born?
George de Hevesy was born in Budapest[2].
Where did George de Hevesy die?
George de Hevesy died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
What did George de Hevesy do for work?
George de Hevesy worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did George de Hevesy go to school?
George de Hevesy was educated at University of Freiburg[21], Eötvös Loránd University[22], Technische Universität Berlin[23], and Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest[24].
What awards did George de Hevesy receive?
Honors received include Niels Bohr International Gold Medal[27], Copley Medal[68], Faraday Lectureship Prize[72], and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[76].
Who did George de Hevesy influence?
George de Hevesy has been cited as an influence by Liguri Mosulishvili[94].
What did George de Hevesy discover?
George de Hevesy is credited as discoverer of hafnium[99].