Justus von Liebig
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Justus von Liebig
Summary
Justus von Liebig is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he died in Munich[3]. He worked as a chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,627 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Justus von Liebig was born in Darmstadt[2].
- Justus von Liebig died in Munich[3].
- Justus von Liebig is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[10].
- Justus von Liebig's father was Johann Georg Liebig[11].
- Justus von Liebig was married to Henriette von Liebig[12].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Johanna Liebig[13].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Georg von Liebig[14].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Hermann von Liebig[15].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Q137513824[16].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Q141436882[17].
- Justus von Liebig held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[18].
- Justus von Liebig is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[19].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included chemist[4].
- Justus von Liebig worked as an inventor[5].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included university teacher[6].
- Justus von Liebig worked as an agronomist[7].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included writer[8].
- Justus von Liebig's field of work was chemistry[20].
- Among Justus von Liebig's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
- Justus von Liebig was employed by University of Giessen[22].
- Among Justus von Liebig's employers was Heidelberg University[23].
- Justus von Liebig's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24].
- Justus von Liebig's education included a stint at University of Bonn[25].
- Justus von Liebig's doctoral advisor was Karl Wilhelm Gottlob Kastner[26].
- Justus von Liebig received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Darmstadt[2], Justus von Liebig… his father was Johann Georg Liebig[11]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[19].
Education
Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31] and University of Bonn[25], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]. Justus von Liebig's doctoral advisor was Karl Wilhelm Gottlob Kastner[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8]. Justus von Liebig's field of work was chemistry[20]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; University of Giessen[22], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43]; and Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1386[46], headquartered in Heidelberg[47]. Doctoral students include Carl Schmidt[48], August Wilhelm von Hofmann[49], Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet[50], August Kekulé[51], Leopold Pfaundler[52], and Jacob Volhard[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[54], in Prussia[55], founded in 1842[56]; honorary citizen of Munich[57], an award[58], in Germany[59]; Copley Medal[60], a medallion[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1731[63]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64], an order[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1980[67]; Albert Medal[68], a medallion[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1864[71]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[72], a fellowship award[73], in United Kingdom[74].
Personal Life
Among Justus von Liebig's spouses was Henriette von Liebig[12]. Children include Johanna Liebig[13], 1836–1925[75]; Georg von Liebig[14], a physician[76], 1827–1903[77], of Germany[78]; Hermann von Liebig[15], a chemist[79], 1831–1894[80], of Germany[81]; Q137513824[16]; and Q141436882[17]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[82].
Death and Burial
Justus von Liebig passed away in Munich[3]. Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Justus von Liebig include Liebig's law of the minimum[83], University of Giessen[84], Liebig's Extract of Meat Company[85], Pueblo Liebig[86], Liebig Medal[87], Mount Liebig[88], liebigite[89], and Liebig[90].
Why It Matters
Justus von Liebig ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,627 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]
He has been cited as an influence by Henri Victor Regnault[93], a physicist[94], 1810–1878[95], of France[96], awarded the Copley Medal[97], specialised in chemistry[98] and Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[99], a chemist[100], 1817–1892[101], of Kingdom of Prussia[102], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[103].
He is credited with the discovery of Marmite[104], a food brand[105], founded in 1902[106]; iron-nickel alloy[107]; ammeline[108], a type of chemical entity[109]; and ammelide[110], a type of chemical entity[111]. Entities named for him include Liebig's law of the minimum[83], University of Giessen[84], Liebig's Extract of Meat Company[85], Pueblo Liebig[86], Liebig Medal[87], and Mount Liebig[88].
His notable doctoral advisees include August Kekulé[112], Emil Erlenmeyer[113], Ascanio Sobrero[114], August Wilhelm von Hofmann[115], Charles Frédéric Gerhardt[116], and Nikolay Zinin[117].
FAQs
Where was Justus von Liebig born?
Born in Darmstadt[2], Justus von Liebig…
Where did Justus von Liebig die?
Justus von Liebig passed away in Munich[3].
Who were Justus von Liebig's parents?
Justus von Liebig's father was Johann Georg Liebig[11].
Who was Justus von Liebig married to?
Justus von Liebig's spouses include Henriette von Liebig[12].
What did Justus von Liebig do for work?
Justus von Liebig worked as chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8].
Where did Justus von Liebig go to school?
Justus von Liebig was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24] and University of Bonn[25].
What awards did Justus von Liebig receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], honorary citizen of Munich[57], Copley Medal[60], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64].
Who did Justus von Liebig influence?
Justus von Liebig has been cited as an influence by Henri Victor Regnault[93] and Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[99].
What did Justus von Liebig discover?
Justus von Liebig is credited as discoverer of Marmite[104], iron-nickel alloy[107], ammeline[108], and ammelide[110].