Emil Erlenmeyer

German chemist (1825–1909)
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Emil Erlenmeyer
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Emil Erlenmeyer

Summary

Emil Erlenmeyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wehen[2]. He was born on June 28, 1825[3]. He passed away in Aschaffenburg[4]. He died on January 22, 1909[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and pharmacist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wehen[2], Emil Erlenmeyer…
  • Emil Erlenmeyer passed away in Aschaffenburg[4].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was born on June 28, 1825[3].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer died on January 22, 1909[5].
  • A child of Emil Erlenmeyer was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer[10].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's professions included chemist[6].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's professions included pharmacist[8].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was employed by Technical University of Munich[12].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was employed by Heidelberg University[13].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was educated at University of Giessen[14].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was educated at Technical University of Munich[16].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's doctoral advisor was Justus von Liebig[17].
  • A notable student of Emil Erlenmeyer was Wilhelm von Miller[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Emil Erlenmeyer is Erlenmeyer flask[19].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer is recorded as male[21].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer supervised Hans Bunte as a doctoral student[23].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer supervised Heinrich Kiliani as a doctoral student[24].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer supervised Wilhelm von Miller as a doctoral student[25].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's Commons category is recorded as Emil Erlenmeyer[26].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Deutsches Museum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wehen[2], Emil Erlenmeyer… he was born on June 28, 1825[3].

Education

Educated at University of Giessen[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31]; Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and Technical University of Munich[16], an institute of technology[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1868[38], headquartered in Munich[39]. Emil Erlenmeyer's doctoral advisor was Justus von Liebig[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and pharmacist[8]. Employers include Technical University of Munich[12], an institute of technology[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1868[42], headquartered in Munich[43] and Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1386[46], headquartered in Heidelberg[47]. A notable student of Emil Erlenmeyer was Wilhelm von Miller[18]. Doctoral students include Hans Bunte[23], a chemist[48], 1848–1925[49], of Germany[50], awarded the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[51]; Heinrich Kiliani[24], a chemist[52], 1855–1945[53], of Germany[54], specialised in chemistry[55]; and Wilhelm von Miller[25], a chemist[56], 1848–1899[57], of Kingdom of Bavaria[58], awarded the Knight Fourth Class of the Order of St Michael of Merit[59], specialised in general chemistry[60].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Emil Erlenmeyer is Erlenmeyer flask[19]. Things named for him include Erlenmeyer flask[61].

Personal Life

A child of Emil Erlenmeyer was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer[10].

Death and Burial

Emil Erlenmeyer died on January 22, 1909[5]. He died in Aschaffenburg[4].

Why It Matters

Emil Erlenmeyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He is credited with the discovery of Erlenmeyer flask[64]. Entities named for him include Erlenmeyer flask[61].

His notable doctoral advisees include Hans Bunte[65], a chemist[66], 1848–1925[67], of Germany[68], awarded the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[69].

FAQs

Where was Emil Erlenmeyer born?

Emil Erlenmeyer was born in Wehen[2].

Where did Emil Erlenmeyer die?

Emil Erlenmeyer passed away in Aschaffenburg[4].

What did Emil Erlenmeyer do for work?

Emil Erlenmeyer worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and pharmacist[8].

Where did Emil Erlenmeyer go to school?

Emil Erlenmeyer was educated at University of Giessen[14], Heidelberg University[15], and Technical University of Munich[16].

What did Emil Erlenmeyer discover?

Emil Erlenmeyer is credited as discoverer of Erlenmeyer flask[64].

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