Albert Hofmann

Summary

Albert Hofmann is a human^[1]. He was born in Baden^[2]. He was born on January 11, 1906^[3]. He died in Burg im Leimental^[4]. He died on April 29, 2008^[5]. He worked as a chemist^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and author^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,157 views/month, #6,144 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Albert Hofmann was born in Baden^[2].
• Albert Hofmann passed away in Burg im Leimental^[4].
• Albert Hofmann was born on January 11, 1906^[3].
• Albert Hofmann died on April 29, 2008^[5].
• Among Albert Hofmann's spouses was Anita Hofmann^[10].
• Albert Hofmann held citizenship in Switzerland^[11].
• Albert Hofmann's professions included chemist^[6].
• Albert Hofmann's professions included non-fiction writer^[7].
• Albert Hofmann worked as an author^[8].
• Albert Hofmann's field of work was chemistry^[12].
• Albert Hofmann's field of work was philosophy^[13].
• Albert Hofmann was employed by Novartis^[14].
• Albert Hofmann's education included a stint at University of Zurich^[15].
• Albert Hofmann received the Scheele Award^[16].
• Albert Hofmann received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich^[17].
• Albert Hofmann's religion is recorded as reformed^[18].
• Albert Hofmann is recorded as male^[19].
• Albert Hofmann's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Albert Hofmann's Commons category is recorded as Albert Hofmann^[21].
• Albert Hofmann's archives at is recorded as University of Bern, archives of the Institute for the history of medicine^[22].
• Albert Hofmann's archives at is recorded as Q135202216^[23].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[24].
• Albert Hofmann earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[25].
• Albert Hofmann's family name is recorded as Hofmann^[26].
• Albert Hofmann's given name is recorded as Albert^[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Hofmann's place of birth was Baden^[2]. He was born on January 11, 1906^[3].

Education

Albert Hofmann's education included a stint at University of Zurich^[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and author^[8]. Fields of work include chemistry^[12], a branch of science^[28] and philosophy^[13], an academic discipline^[29]. Albert Hofmann was employed by Novartis^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Scheele Award^[16], an award^[30], in Sweden^[31], founded in 1961^[32] and honorary doctor of ETH Zürich^[17], an award^[33], in Switzerland^[34].

Personal Life

Among Albert Hofmann's spouses was Anita Hofmann^[10]. His religion is recorded as reformed^[18].

Death and Burial

Albert Hofmann died on April 29, 2008^[5]. He passed away in Burg im Leimental^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[24].

Why It Matters

Albert Hofmann ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,157 views/month, #6,144 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He is credited with the discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide^[37], a type of chemical entity^[38].

FAQs

Where was Albert Hofmann born?

Born in Baden^[2], Albert Hofmann…

Where did Albert Hofmann die?

Albert Hofmann died in Burg im Leimental^[4].

Who was Albert Hofmann married to?

Albert Hofmann's spouses include Anita Hofmann^[10].

What did Albert Hofmann do for work?

Albert Hofmann worked as chemist^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and author^[8].

Where did Albert Hofmann go to school?

Albert Hofmann was educated at University of Zurich^[15].

What awards did Albert Hofmann receive?

Honors received include Scheele Award^[16] and honorary doctor of ETH Zürich^[17].

What did Albert Hofmann discover?

Albert Hofmann is credited as discoverer of lysergic acid diethylamide^[37].