Ferdinand Reich
German chemist (1799–1882)
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Summary
Ferdinand Reich was born on February 19, 1799[1], in Bernburg[2]. He died on April 27, 1882[3], in Freiberg[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], university teacher[7], engineer[8], and Bergbeamter[9].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Anhalt[10]
- Employer: Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[11]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[12]
- Member of: Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[13], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[14], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Archives at: University Library Freiberg[17]
- Family name: Reich[18]
- Given name: Ferdinand[19]
- Significant event: discovery[20]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Neue Deutsche Biographie[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand Reich[26]
- Interested in: mineralogy[27]
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Reich is credited with the discovery of indium[28], a chemical element[29].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Reich born?
Ferdinand Reich's place of birth was Bernburg[2].
Where did Ferdinand Reich die?
Ferdinand Reich passed away in Freiberg[4].
What did Ferdinand Reich do for work?
Ferdinand Reich worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], university teacher[7], engineer[8], and Bergbeamter[9].
Where did Ferdinand Reich go to school?
Ferdinand Reich was educated at Leipzig University[12].
What did Ferdinand Reich discover?
Ferdinand Reich is credited as discoverer of indium[28].