August Kekulé
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August Kekulé
Summary
August Kekulé is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he was born on September 7, 1829[3]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. He died on July 13, 1896[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,873 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Darmstadt[2], August Kekulé…
- August Kekulé died in Bonn[4].
- August Kekulé was born on September 7, 1829[3].
- August Kekulé was born on 1829[10].
- August Kekulé died on July 13, 1896[5].
- August Kekulé died on 1896[11].
- August Kekulé is buried at Bonn[12].
- August Kekulé's father was Karl Kekulé[13].
- August Kekulé's mother was Q140664150[14].
- Among August Kekulé's spouses was Stephanie Drory[15].
- August Kekulé was married to Luise Högel[16].
- A child of August Kekulé was Stephan Kekulé von Stradonitz[17].
- August Kekulé held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
- August Kekulé worked as a chemist[6].
- August Kekulé worked as a pedagogue[7].
- August Kekulé's professions included university teacher[8].
- August Kekulé's field of work was chemistry[19].
- August Kekulé's field of work was organic chemistry[20].
- August Kekulé was employed by University of Bonn[21].
- Among August Kekulé's employers was Ghent University[22].
- August Kekulé was employed by Heidelberg University[23].
- August Kekulé's education included a stint at University of Giessen[24].
- August Kekulé's education included a stint at Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium[25].
- August Kekulé was educated at Technical University of Darmstadt[26].
- August Kekulé's education included a stint at University of France[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Darmstadt[2], August Kekulé… Recorded date of birth include September 7, 1829[3] and 1829[10]. His father was Karl Kekulé[13]. His mother was Q140664150[14].
Education
Educated at University of Giessen[24], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31]; Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium[25], a school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1629[34]; Technical University of Darmstadt[26], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1877[37]; University of France[27], a university[38], in France[39], founded in 1806[40]; and Ghent University[41], a public university[42], in Belgium[43], founded in 1817[44], headquartered in Ghent[45]. Doctoral advisors include Justus von Liebig[46], a chemist[47], 1803–1873[48], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[49], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[50], specialised in chemistry[51]; Heinrich Will[52]; and John Stenhouse[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[19], a branch of science[54] and organic chemistry[20], a branch of chemistry[55]. Employers include University of Bonn[21], a public research university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1818[58], headquartered in Bonn[59]; Ghent University[22], a public university[60], in Belgium[61], founded in 1817[62], headquartered in Ghent[63]; and Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1386[66], headquartered in Heidelberg[67]. Notable students include Lothar Meyer[68], Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff[69], Emil Fischer[70], and Adolf von Baeyer[71]. Doctoral students include Adolf von Baeyer[72], Richard Anschütz[73], and Amé Pictet[74].
Recognition
Awards received include Copley Medal[75], a medallion[76], in United Kingdom[77], founded in 1731[78]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[79], a civil decoration[80], in Prussia[81], founded in 1842[82]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[83], an order[84], in Germany[85], founded in 1980[86]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[87], a fellowship award[88], in United Kingdom[89]; and Q134613391[90].
Personal Life
Spouses include Stephanie Drory[15], 1842–1863[91] and Luise Högel[16]. A child of August Kekulé was Stephan Kekulé von Stradonitz[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 13, 1896[5] and 1896[11]. August Kekulé died in Bonn[4]. He is buried at Bonn[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for August Kekulé include kekulene[92], Kekulé Program[93], Kekulé[94], 13254 Kekulé[95], and August-Kekulé-Medaille[96].
Why It Matters
August Kekulé ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,873 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[97] He is known by 113 alternative names across languages and contexts.[98]
He has been cited as an influence by Albert Ladenburg[99], a chemist[100], 1842–1911[101], of Grand Duchy of Baden[102], awarded the Davy Medal[103], specialised in organic chemistry[104].
Entities named for him include kekulene[92], Kekulé Program[93], Kekulé[94], 13254 Kekulé[95], and August-Kekulé-Medaille[96].
His notable doctoral advisees include Adolf von Baeyer[105], a chemist[106], 1835–1917[107], of German Empire[108], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[109], specialised in organic chemistry[110]; Rainer Ludwig Claisen[111], a chemist[112], 1851–1930[113], of Germany[114], specialised in organic chemistry[115]; Richard Anschütz[116]; and Amé Pictet[117].
FAQs
Where was August Kekulé born?
August Kekulé was born in Darmstadt[2].
Where did August Kekulé die?
August Kekulé passed away in Bonn[4].
Who were August Kekulé's parents?
August Kekulé's father was Karl Kekulé[13]. August Kekulé's mother was Q140664150[14].
Who was August Kekulé married to?
August Kekulé's spouses include Stephanie Drory[15] and Luise Högel[16].
What did August Kekulé do for work?
August Kekulé worked as chemist[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did August Kekulé go to school?
August Kekulé was educated at University of Giessen[24], Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium[25], Technical University of Darmstadt[26], and University of France[27].
What awards did August Kekulé receive?
Honors received include Copley Medal[75], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[79], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[83], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[87].
Who did August Kekulé influence?
August Kekulé has been cited as an influence by Albert Ladenburg[99].