Erich Hückel

German physical chemist known for the Debye-Hückel Theory and the Hückel method
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Erich Hückel

Summary

Erich Hückel is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on August 9, 1896[3]. He died in Marburg[4]. He died on February 16, 1980[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Erich Hückel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Erich Hückel passed away in Marburg[4].
  • Erich Hückel was born on August 9, 1896[3].
  • Erich Hückel died on February 16, 1980[5].
  • Erich Hückel held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Erich Hückel's professions included physicist[6].
  • Erich Hückel worked as a chemist[7].
  • Erich Hückel worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Erich Hückel's field of work was physics[11].
  • Erich Hückel held the position of professor[12].
  • Erich Hückel was employed by University of Marburg[13].
  • Erich Hückel was employed by University of Stuttgart[14].
  • Erich Hückel's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[15].
  • A notable student of Erich Hückel was Horst Tietz[16].
  • Erich Hückel received the Otto Hahn[17].
  • Erich Hückel received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18].
  • Erich Hückel received the Otto Hahn Prize for Chemistry and Physics[19].
  • Erich Hückel was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Erich Hückel was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Erich Hückel was a member of International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science[22].
  • Erich Hückel is recorded as male[23].
  • Erich Hückel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Erich Hückel's Commons category is recorded as Erich Hückel[25].
  • Erich Hückel's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[26].
  • Erich Hückel's family name is recorded as Hückel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Erich Hückel… he was born on August 9, 1896[3].

Education

Erich Hückel was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8]. Erich Hückel's field of work was physics[11]. Employers include University of Marburg[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and University of Stuttgart[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1829[34], headquartered in Stuttgart[35]. He held the position of professor[12]. A notable student of him was Horst Tietz[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Otto Hahn[17], a ship[36]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Otto Hahn Prize for Chemistry and Physics[19], a science award[39], founded in 1953[40].

Death and Burial

Erich Hückel died on February 16, 1980[5]. He passed away in Marburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erich Hückel include Debye–Hückel equation[41], an equation[42]; Hückel method[43], a method[44]; Debye–Hückel theory[45], a theory[46]; and Hückel's rule[47], a rule of thumb[48].

Why It Matters

Erich Hückel has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Debye–Hückel equation[41], an equation[42]; Hückel method[43], a method[44]; Debye–Hückel theory[45], a theory[46]; and Hückel's rule[47], a rule of thumb[48].

FAQs

Where was Erich Hückel born?

Erich Hückel was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Erich Hückel die?

Erich Hückel passed away in Marburg[4].

What did Erich Hückel do for work?

Erich Hückel worked as physicist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Erich Hückel go to school?

Erich Hückel was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Erich Hückel receive?

Honors received include Otto Hahn[17], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18], and Otto Hahn Prize for Chemistry and Physics[19].

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  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Complete List of Royal Society Fellows 1660-2007. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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