Charles Adolphe Wurtz

French chemist (1817–1884)
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Charles Adolphe Wurtz

Summary

Charles Adolphe Wurtz is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on November 26, 1817[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 12, 1884[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 38 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Charles Adolphe Wurtz…
  • Born in Wolfisheim[11], Charles Adolphe Wurtz…
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz passed away in Paris[4].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz was born on November 26, 1817[3].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz died on May 12, 1884[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's father was Q137612592[13].
  • Among Charles Adolphe Wurtz's spouses was Q137612595[14].
  • A child of Charles Adolphe Wurtz was Q137612602[15].
  • A child of Charles Adolphe Wurtz was Q137612603[16].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz held citizenship in France[17].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz worked as a chemist[6].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's professions included physician[9].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's field of work was chemistry[18].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's field of work was medicine[19].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz held the position of irremovable senator[20].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz held the position of Mayor of 7th arrondissement of Paris[21].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz was employed by Paris Medical Faculty[23].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz was employed by Faculté de médecine de Strasbourg[24].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz was employed by Institut national agronomique[25].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[26].
  • Charles Adolphe Wurtz's education included a stint at University of Giessen[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Strasbourg[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0012[30] and Wolfisheim[11], a commune of France[31], in France[32]. Charles Adolphe Wurtz was born on November 26, 1817[3]. His father was Q137612592[13].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[26], a university in France[33], in France[34], founded in 1538[35], headquartered in Strasbourg[36]; University of Giessen[27], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1607[39], headquartered in Giessen[40]; Jean Sturm Gymnasium[41], a lycée[42], in France[43]; and Séminaire protestant de Strasbourg[44], a seminary[45], in Alsace[46], founded in 1803[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. Fields of work include chemistry[18], a branch of science[48] and medicine[19], a field of study[49]. Employers include Paris Medical Faculty[23], a medical school[50], in France[51], founded in 1808[52]; Faculté de médecine de Strasbourg[24], an academic institution[53], in France[54], founded in 1794[55]; and Institut national agronomique[25], an engineering college[56], in France[57], founded in 1848[58]. Positions held include irremovable senator[20], a position[59], in France[60]; Mayor of 7th arrondissement of Paris[21]; and president of the French Academy of Sciences[22]. Notable students include Alexander Mikhaylovich Zaytsev[61] and Édouard Grimaux[62]. Doctoral students include Émile Lemoine[63], Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran[64], and Armand Gautier[65].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Adolphe Wurtz is Wurtz reaction[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Copley Medal[67], a medallion[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1731[70]; Faraday Lectureship Prize[71], a science award[72], in United Kingdom[73], founded in 1869[74]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[75], a grade of an order[76], in France[77]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[78], a fellowship award[79], in United Kingdom[80]; Jecker Prize[81], a science award[82]; and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[83], an inscription[84], in France[85], founded in 1887[86].

Personal Life

Among Charles Adolphe Wurtz's spouses was Q137612595[14]. Children include Q137612602[15] and Q137612603[16]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[87].

Death and Burial

Charles Adolphe Wurtz died on May 12, 1884[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Adolphe Wurtz has Wikipedia articles in 38 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Charles Adolphe Wurtz born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Charles Adolphe Wurtz…

Where did Charles Adolphe Wurtz die?

Charles Adolphe Wurtz passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Adolphe Wurtz's parents?

Charles Adolphe Wurtz's father was Q137612592[13].

Who was Charles Adolphe Wurtz married to?

Charles Adolphe Wurtz's spouses include Q137612595[14].

What did Charles Adolphe Wurtz do for work?

Charles Adolphe Wurtz worked as chemist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9].

Where did Charles Adolphe Wurtz go to school?

Charles Adolphe Wurtz was educated at University of Strasbourg[26], University of Giessen[27], Jean Sturm Gymnasium[41], and Séminaire protestant de Strasbourg[44].

What awards did Charles Adolphe Wurtz receive?

Honors received include Copley Medal[67], Faraday Lectureship Prize[71], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[75], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[78].

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  1. 13d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sbn author id RMSV038908
    Notable work Wurtz reaction
    Given name Charles, Adolphe
    Field of work chemistry, medicine
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