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 (230 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].
  • A child of Emil Erlenmeyer was Q139764745[11].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[13].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's professions included chemist[6].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer worked as a pharmacist[8].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was employed by Technical University of Munich[14].
  • Among Emil Erlenmeyer's employers was Heidelberg University[15].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was educated at University of Giessen[16].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was educated at Technical University of Munich[18].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's doctoral advisor was Justus von Liebig[19].
  • A notable student of Emil Erlenmeyer was Wilhelm von Miller[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Emil Erlenmeyer is Erlenmeyer flask[21].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer received the Q134613391[22].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer is recorded as male[24].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer supervised Hans Bunte as a doctoral student[26].
  • Emil Erlenmeyer supervised Heinrich Kiliani as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wehen[2], Emil Erlenmeyer… he was born on June 28, 1825[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at University of Giessen[16], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and Technical University of Munich[18], 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[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and pharmacist[8]. Employers include Technical University of Munich[14], an institute of technology[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1868[42], headquartered in Munich[43] and Heidelberg University[15], 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[20]. Doctoral students include Hans Bunte[26], a chemist[48], 1848–1925[49], of Germany[50], awarded the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[51]; Heinrich Kiliani[27], a chemist[52], 1855–1945[53], of Germany[54], specialised in chemistry[55]; and Wilhelm von Miller[56], a chemist[57], 1848–1899[58], of Kingdom of Bavaria[59], awarded the Knight Fourth Class of the Order of St Michael of Merit[60], specialised in general chemistry[61].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Emil Erlenmeyer is Erlenmeyer flask[21]. Things named for him include Erlenmeyer flask[62].

Recognition

Emil Erlenmeyer received the Q134613391[22].

Personal Life

Children include Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer[10], a chemist[63], 1864–1921[64], of Germany[65] and Q139764745[11].

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 (230 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

He is credited with the discovery of Erlenmeyer flask[68]. Entities named for him include Erlenmeyer flask[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include Hans Bunte[69], a chemist[70], 1848–1925[71], of Germany[72], awarded the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[73].

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[16], Heidelberg University[17], and Technical University of Munich[18].

What awards did Emil Erlenmeyer receive?

Honors received include Q134613391[22].

What did Emil Erlenmeyer discover?

Emil Erlenmeyer is credited as discoverer of Erlenmeyer flask[68].

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