Franz Joseph Emil Fischer

German chemist (1877-1947)
Person human Q76601
Franz Joseph Emil Fischer
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Franz Joseph Emil Fischer

Summary

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer is a human[1]. He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on +1877-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on +1947-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer passed away in Munich[4].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was born on +1877-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer died on +1947-12-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[8].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's professions included chemist[6].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's field of work was chemistry[10].
  • Among Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[11].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was educated at University of Giessen[14].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was educated at University of Freiburg[15].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was educated at Technical University of Munich[16].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[17].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the Carl Engler Medal[18].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal[19].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the Emil Fischer Medal[20].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the Fresenius Prize[21].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[22].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer is recorded as male[24].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was affiliated with the Nazi Party[26].
  • Franz Joseph Emil Fischer's Commons category is recorded as Franz Fischer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Franz Joseph Emil Fischer… he was born on +1877-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; University of Giessen[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1607[34], headquartered in Giessen[35]; University of Freiburg[15], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39]; and Technical University of Munich[16], an institute of technology[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1868[42], headquartered in Munich[43].

Career and Affiliations

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer worked as a chemist[6]. His field of work was chemistry[10]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[11], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1946[46], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[47] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12], a comprehensive university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1809[50], headquartered in Berlin[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Exner Medal[17], an award[52], in Austria[53], founded in 1921[54]; Carl Engler Medal[18], a science award[55], in Germany[56]; August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal[19], a science award[57]; Emil Fischer Medal[20], a chemistry award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1912[60]; Fresenius Prize[21], a chemistry award[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1962[63]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[22], an art prize[64], in Nazi Germany[65], founded in 1932[66].

Personal Life

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was affiliated with the Nazi Party[26].

Death and Burial

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer died on +1947-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Franz Joseph Emil Fischer include Fischer-Tropsch process[67], a chemical process[68].

Why It Matters

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Fischer-Tropsch process[67], a chemical process[68].

FAQs

Where was Franz Joseph Emil Fischer born?

Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Franz Joseph Emil Fischer…

Where did Franz Joseph Emil Fischer die?

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer died in Munich[4].

What did Franz Joseph Emil Fischer do for work?

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer worked as chemist[6].

Where did Franz Joseph Emil Fischer go to school?

Franz Joseph Emil Fischer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], University of Giessen[14], University of Freiburg[15], and Technical University of Munich[16].

What awards did Franz Joseph Emil Fischer receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Exner Medal[17], Carl Engler Medal[18], August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal[19], and Emil Fischer Medal[20].

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