Adolph Strecker

German chemist (1822–1871)
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Adolph Strecker

Summary

Adolph Strecker is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1822[3]. He passed away in Würzburg[4]. He died on November 7, 1871[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adolph Strecker's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].
  • Adolph Strecker died in Würzburg[4].
  • Adolph Strecker was born on October 21, 1822[3].
  • Adolph Strecker was born on January 1, 1822[9].
  • Adolph Strecker died on November 7, 1871[5].
  • Adolph Strecker died on January 1, 1871[10].
  • Adolph Strecker was married to Lina Strecker[11].
  • A child of Adolph Strecker was Bertha Strecker[12].
  • A child of Adolph Strecker was Hugo Strecker[13].
  • A child of Adolph Strecker was Q138308091[14].
  • Adolph Strecker held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[15].
  • Adolph Strecker worked as a chemist[6].
  • Adolph Strecker's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Adolph Strecker's field of work was chemistry[16].
  • Among Adolph Strecker's employers was University of Tübingen[17].
  • Adolph Strecker was employed by University of Würzburg[18].
  • Among Adolph Strecker's employers was University of Oslo[19].
  • Among Adolph Strecker's employers was University of Giessen[20].
  • Adolph Strecker was educated at University of Giessen[21].
  • Adolph Strecker's doctoral advisor was Justus von Liebig[22].
  • A notable student of Adolph Strecker was Georg Zehfuss[23].
  • Adolph Strecker was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[24].
  • Adolph Strecker was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[25].
  • Adolph Strecker was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Adolph Strecker is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolph Strecker was born in Darmstadt[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 21, 1822[3] and January 1, 1822[9].

Education

Adolph Strecker was educated at University of Giessen[21]. His doctoral advisor was Justus von Liebig[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Adolph Strecker's field of work was chemistry[16]. Employers include University of Tübingen[17], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Würzburg[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1402[34], headquartered in Würzburg[35]; University of Oslo[19], a public university[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1811[38], headquartered in Blindern[39]; and University of Giessen[20], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43]. A notable student of him was Georg Zehfuss[23].

Personal Life

Among Adolph Strecker's spouses was Lina Strecker[11]. Children include Bertha Strecker[12], b. 1856[44]; Hugo Strecker[13], a physician[45], b. 1863[46]; and Q138308091[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 7, 1871[5] and January 1, 1871[10]. Adolph Strecker died in Würzburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolph Strecker include Strecker amino-acid synthesis[47], an eponymous chemical reaction[48] and Strecker degradation[49], an eponymous chemical reaction[50].

Why It Matters

Adolph Strecker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Strecker amino-acid synthesis[47], an eponymous chemical reaction[48] and Strecker degradation[49], an eponymous chemical reaction[50].

FAQs

Where was Adolph Strecker born?

Adolph Strecker's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].

Where did Adolph Strecker die?

Adolph Strecker passed away in Würzburg[4].

Who was Adolph Strecker married to?

Adolph Strecker's spouses include Lina Strecker[11].

What did Adolph Strecker do for work?

Adolph Strecker worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Adolph Strecker go to school?

Adolph Strecker was educated at University of Giessen[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Archives at Bavarian State Library
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    Occupation chemist, university teacher
    Spouse Lina Strecker
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