Charles Friedel
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Summary
Charles Friedel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on March 10, 1832[3]. He passed away in Montauban[4]. He died on April 19, 1899[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Charles Friedel was born in Strasbourg[2].
- Charles Friedel died in Montauban[4].
- Charles Friedel died in Paris[10].
- Charles Friedel was born on March 10, 1832[3].
- Charles Friedel was born on March 12, 1832[11].
- Charles Friedel died on April 19, 1899[5].
- Charles Friedel died on April 20, 1899[12].
- Charles Friedel's mother was Q139835551[13].
- Among Charles Friedel's spouses was Louise Salomé Combes[14].
- A child of Charles Friedel was Georges Friedel[15].
- A child of Charles Friedel was Jean Friedel[16].
- A child of Charles Friedel was Q139835165[17].
- Charles Friedel held citizenship in France[18].
- Charles Friedel's professions included chemist[6].
- Charles Friedel's professions included mineralogist[7].
- Charles Friedel worked as a university teacher[8].
- Charles Friedel's field of work was chemistry[19].
- Charles Friedel was employed by University of Paris[20].
- Charles Friedel was educated at University of Strasbourg[21].
- Charles Friedel's education included a stint at University of Paris[22].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Friedel is Friedel–Crafts reaction[23].
- Charles Friedel received the Davy Medal[24].
- Charles Friedel received the honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[25].
- Charles Friedel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Charles Friedel received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[27].
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Origins and Family
Charles Friedel was born in Strasbourg[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 10, 1832[3] and March 12, 1832[11]. His mother was Q139835551[13].
Education
Educated at University of Strasbourg[21], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31] and University of Paris[22], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Charles Friedel studied under Louis Pasteur[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8]. Charles Friedel's field of work was chemistry[19]. Among his employers was University of Paris[20].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Charles Friedel is Friedel–Crafts reaction[23]. Things named for him include Friedel–Crafts reaction[37], an eponymous chemical reaction[38]; Friedel-Crafts acylation[39], an eponymous chemical reaction[40]; and friedelite[41], a mineral species[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Davy Medal[24], a medallion[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1877[45]; honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[25]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a Ordensklasse[46], in France[47], founded in 1802[48]; Officier de l'Instruction publique[27], a class of award[49], in France[50], founded in 1850[51]; Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[52]; and Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[53], a grade of an order[54], in Portugal[55].
Personal Life
Charles Friedel was married to Louise Salomé Combes[14]. Children include Georges Friedel[15], a mineralogist[56], 1865–1933[57], of France[58], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[59], specialised in mineralogy[60]; Jean Friedel[16], a biologist[61], 1874–1941[62], of France[63]; and Q139835165[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 19, 1899[5] and April 20, 1899[12]. Recorded place of death include Montauban[4], a commune of France[64], in France[65] and Paris[10], a commune of France[66], in France[67], founded in -0300[68].
Why It Matters
Charles Friedel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Friedel–Crafts reaction[37], an eponymous chemical reaction[38]; Friedel-Crafts acylation[39], an eponymous chemical reaction[40]; and friedelite[41], a mineral species[42].
FAQs
Where was Charles Friedel born?
Charles Friedel's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
Where did Charles Friedel die?
Charles Friedel died in Montauban[4].
Who were Charles Friedel's parents?
Charles Friedel's mother was Q139835551[13].
Who was Charles Friedel married to?
Charles Friedel's spouses include Louise Salomé Combes[14].
What did Charles Friedel do for work?
Charles Friedel worked as chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Charles Friedel go to school?
Charles Friedel was educated at University of Strasbourg[21] and University of Paris[22].
What awards did Charles Friedel receive?
Honors received include Davy Medal[24], honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], and Officier de l'Instruction publique[27].