Ernst Otto Fischer

German chemist (1918–2007)
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Ernst Otto Fischer

Summary

Ernst Otto Fischer is a human[1]. Born in Solln[2], he… he was born on +1918-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on +2007-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Otto Fischer was born in Solln[2].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer passed away in Munich[4].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was born on +1918-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer died on +2007-07-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Solln[9].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer's father was Karl Tobias Fischer[10].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer worked as a chemist[6].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was employed by Technical University of Munich[14].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[15].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer's doctoral advisor was Walter Hieber[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Otto Fischer is organometallic chemistry[18].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Munich "München leuchtet" award[19].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[20].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Bavarian Order of Merit[21].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer received the Bayerischer Poetentaler[24].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Ernst Otto Fischer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Otto Fischer was born in Solln[2]. He was born on +1918-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Karl Tobias Fischer[10].

Education

Educated at Technical University of Munich[15], an institute of technology[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Munich[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]. Ernst Otto Fischer's doctoral advisor was Walter Hieber[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Ernst Otto Fischer's field of work was chemistry[12]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39] and Technical University of Munich[14], an institute of technology[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1868[42], headquartered in Munich[43]. He supervised Jörn Müller as a doctoral student[44].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ernst Otto Fischer is organometallic chemistry[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Munich "München leuchtet" award[19], an award[45], founded in 1956[46]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[20], a chemistry award[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1901[49]; Bavarian Order of Merit[21], an order of merit[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1957[52]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[53], in Germany[54]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], an order[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1980[57]; and Bayerischer Poetentaler[24], a cultural prize[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1961[60].

Death and Burial

Ernst Otto Fischer died on +2007-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Solln[9].

Why It Matters

Ernst Otto Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Otto Fischer born?

Ernst Otto Fischer's place of birth was Solln[2].

Where did Ernst Otto Fischer die?

Ernst Otto Fischer died in Munich[4].

Who were Ernst Otto Fischer's parents?

Ernst Otto Fischer's father was Karl Tobias Fischer[10].

What did Ernst Otto Fischer do for work?

Ernst Otto Fischer worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ernst Otto Fischer go to school?

Ernst Otto Fischer was educated at Technical University of Munich[15] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].

What awards did Ernst Otto Fischer receive?

Honors received include Munich "München leuchtet" award[19], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[20], Bavarian Order of Merit[21], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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