Werner Kuhn
Swiss chemist (1899–1963)
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Summary
Werner Kuhn was born on February 6, 1899[1], in Maur[2]. He died on August 27, 1963[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Gottfried Kuhn[9]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
- Field of work: physical chemistry[11]
- Position held: rector of the University of Basel[12]
- Employer: Kiel University[13], Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[14]
- Award received: Marcel Benoist Prize[15]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Academic degree: doctorate[21]
- Family name: Kuhn[22]
- Given name: Werner[23]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Wallisellen[24]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Sibling: Gottfried Kuhn[27]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[28]
Why It Matters
Werner Kuhn is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Werner Kuhn born?
Werner Kuhn was born in Maur[2].
Where did Werner Kuhn die?
Werner Kuhn died in Basel[4].
Who were Werner Kuhn's parents?
Werner Kuhn's father was Gottfried Kuhn[9].
What did Werner Kuhn do for work?
Werner Kuhn worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and physicist[7].
What awards did Werner Kuhn receive?
Honors received include Marcel Benoist Prize[15].