Pompejus Alexander Bolley
German-Swiss chemist, co-founder and professor at ETH Zurich (1812–1870)
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Summary
Pompejus Alexander Bolley was born on May 7, 1812[1], in Heidelberg[2]. He died on August 3, 1870[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Field of work: chemical technology[9], dyeing[10]
- Employer: ETH Zurich[11]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[12]
- Member of: Alte Heidelberger Burschenschaft[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Pompejus Bolley[16]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[17]
- Family name: Bolley[18]
- Given name: Pompejus[19]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
- Name in native language: Pompejus Bolley[24]
- P14927: 11623637X[25]
Why It Matters
Pompejus Alexander Bolley has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Pompejus Alexander Bolley born?
Pompejus Alexander Bolley's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].
Where did Pompejus Alexander Bolley die?
Pompejus Alexander Bolley died in Zurich[4].
What did Pompejus Alexander Bolley do for work?
Pompejus Alexander Bolley worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Pompejus Alexander Bolley go to school?
Pompejus Alexander Bolley was educated at Heidelberg University[12].