Eilhard Mitscherlich

German chemist (1794–1863)
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Eilhard Mitscherlich
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Eilhard Mitscherlich

Summary

Eilhard Mitscherlich is a human[1]. Born in Oldenburg[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1794[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on August 28, 1863[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was born on January 7, 1794[3].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was born on 1794[10].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich died on August 28, 1863[5].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich died on January 1, 1863[11].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].
  • A child of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich[13].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[14].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's professions included chemist[6].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's professions included mineralogist[8].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's field of work was chemistry[15].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's field of work was mineralogy[16].
  • Among Eilhard Mitscherlich's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's education included a stint at Stockholm University[20].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at University of Göttingen[21].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Stromeyer[23].
  • A notable student of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Moritz Fürstenberg[24].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich received the Royal Medal[26].
  • Eilhard Mitscherlich received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Oldenburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 7, 1794[3] and 1794[10].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Stockholm University[20], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1878[34], headquartered in Stockholm[35]; University of Göttingen[21], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]. Eilhard Mitscherlich's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Stromeyer[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[15], a branch of science[44] and mineralogy[16], a branch of geology[45]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[17], a university[46], in Prussia[47], founded in 1828[48] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1809[51], headquartered in Berlin[52]. A notable student of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Moritz Fürstenberg[24]. He supervised Heinrich Gustav Magnus as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[54], in Prussia[55], founded in 1842[56]; Royal Medal[26], a science award[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1826[59]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], an order[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1980[62]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[63], a fellowship award[64]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[65], a fellowship award[66], in United Kingdom[67].

Personal Life

A child of Eilhard Mitscherlich was Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 28, 1863[5] and January 1, 1863[11]. Eilhard Mitscherlich died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eilhard Mitscherlich include mitscherlichite[68], a mineral species[69].

Why It Matters

Eilhard Mitscherlich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include mitscherlichite[68], a mineral species[69].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Gustav Magnus[72], a physicist[73], 1802–1870[74], of Kingdom of Prussia[75], awarded the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[76], specialised in chemistry[77].

FAQs

Where was Eilhard Mitscherlich born?

Eilhard Mitscherlich's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].

Where did Eilhard Mitscherlich die?

Eilhard Mitscherlich passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Eilhard Mitscherlich do for work?

Eilhard Mitscherlich worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and mineralogist[8].

Where did Eilhard Mitscherlich go to school?

Eilhard Mitscherlich was educated at Heidelberg University[19], Stockholm University[20], University of Göttingen[21], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

What awards did Eilhard Mitscherlich receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Royal Medal[26], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[63].

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  1. 6d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Gustav Alfred Mitscherlich
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    Award received Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Royal Medal, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art +2
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