Karl Ziegler
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Karl Ziegler
Summary
Karl Ziegler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsa[2]. He was born on November 26, 1898[3]. He passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4]. He died on August 12, 1973[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Karl Ziegler's place of birth was Helsa[2].
- Karl Ziegler passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4].
- Karl Ziegler was born on November 26, 1898[3].
- Karl Ziegler died on August 12, 1973[5].
- Karl Ziegler died on August 11, 1973[11].
- Karl Ziegler is buried at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[12].
- Karl Ziegler held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Karl Ziegler's professions included chemist[6].
- Karl Ziegler worked as an engineer[7].
- Karl Ziegler's professions included university teacher[8].
- Karl Ziegler worked as an art collector[9].
- Karl Ziegler's field of work was inorganic chemistry[14].
- Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[15].
- Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Heidelberg University[16].
- Among Karl Ziegler's employers was RWTH Aachen University[17].
- Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
- Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Max Planck Institute for Coal Research[19].
- Karl Ziegler was employed by University of Marburg[20].
- Karl Ziegler was educated at University of Marburg[21].
- Karl Ziegler's education included a stint at RWTH Aachen University[22].
- Karl Ziegler's doctoral advisor was Karl von Auwers[23].
- Karl Ziegler received the Werner von Siemens Ring[24].
- Karl Ziegler received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
- Karl Ziegler received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
- Karl Ziegler received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Helsa[2], Karl Ziegler… he was born on November 26, 1898[3].
Education
Educated at University of Marburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and RWTH Aachen University[22], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1870[34], headquartered in Aachen[35]. Karl Ziegler's doctoral advisor was Karl von Auwers[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9]. Karl Ziegler's field of work was inorganic chemistry[14]. Employers include Goethe University Frankfurt[15], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1914[39], headquartered in Jügelhaus[40]; Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1386[43], headquartered in Heidelberg[44]; RWTH Aachen University[17], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1870[47], headquartered in Aachen[48]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1502[51], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[52]; Max Planck Institute for Coal Research[19], a Max Planck Institute[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1912[55], headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr[56]; and University of Marburg[20], a public university[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1527[59], headquartered in Marburg[60].
Recognition
Awards received include Werner von Siemens Ring[24], a science award[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1916[63]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a grade of an order[64], in Germany[65]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[66], in Prussia[67], founded in 1842[68]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[27], a chemistry award[69], in Sweden[70], founded in 1901[71]; Wilhelm Exner Medal[72], an award[73], in Austria[74], founded in 1921[75]; and Carl Engler Medal[76], a science award[77], in Germany[78].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 12, 1973[5] and August 11, 1973[11]. Karl Ziegler died in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4]. He is buried at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Karl Ziegler include Ziegler–Natta catalyst[79], an eponymous chemical reaction[80]; Wohl–Ziegler bromination[81], an eponymous chemical reaction[82]; Thorpe reaction[83], a type of chemical reaction[84]; Hendrik Casimir-Karl Ziegler Research Award[85], a science award[86], in Netherlands[87]; and Karl Ziegler Prize[88], a science award[89], in Germany[90], founded in 1975[91].
Why It Matters
Karl Ziegler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]
He is credited with the discovery of Ziegler process[94], a process engineering[95]. Entities named for him include Ziegler–Natta catalyst[79], an eponymous chemical reaction[80]; Wohl–Ziegler bromination[81], an eponymous chemical reaction[82]; Thorpe reaction[83], a type of chemical reaction[84]; Hendrik Casimir-Karl Ziegler Research Award[85], a science award[86], in Netherlands[87]; and Karl Ziegler Prize[88], a science award[89], in Germany[90], founded in 1975[91].
FAQs
Where was Karl Ziegler born?
Born in Helsa[2], Karl Ziegler…
Where did Karl Ziegler die?
Karl Ziegler passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4].
What did Karl Ziegler do for work?
Karl Ziegler worked as chemist[6], engineer[7], university teacher[8], and art collector[9].
Where did Karl Ziegler go to school?
Karl Ziegler was educated at University of Marburg[21] and RWTH Aachen University[22].
What awards did Karl Ziegler receive?
Honors received include Werner von Siemens Ring[24], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], and Nobel Prize in Chemistry[27].
What did Karl Ziegler discover?
Karl Ziegler is credited as discoverer of Ziegler process[94].