Frederick Abel

British chemist 1827-1902
Person human Q528631
Frederick Abel
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Frederick Abel

Summary

Frederick Abel is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 17, 1827[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 6, 1902[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Abel was born in London[2].
  • Frederick Abel's place of birth was Woolwich[9].
  • Frederick Abel passed away in London[4].
  • Frederick Abel was born on July 17, 1827[3].
  • Frederick Abel died on September 6, 1902[5].
  • Frederick Abel is buried at Nunhead Cemetery[10].
  • Frederick Abel's father was Johann Leopold Abel[11].
  • Frederick Abel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Frederick Abel worked as a chemist[6].
  • Frederick Abel worked as an inventor[7].
  • Frederick Abel's field of work was chemistry[13].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of professor[14].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of chemist[15].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of president[16].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of president[17].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of president[18].
  • Frederick Abel held the position of president[19].
  • Frederick Abel was educated at Royal College of Chemistry[20].
  • Frederick Abel's doctoral advisor was August Wilhelm von Hofmann[21].
  • Frederick Abel received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • Frederick Abel received the Royal Medal[23].
  • Frederick Abel received the Albert Medal[24].
  • Frederick Abel received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Frederick Abel received the baronetcy[26].
  • Frederick Abel received the Telford Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Woolwich[9], an area of London[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Frederick Abel was born on July 17, 1827[3]. His father was Johann Leopold Abel[11].

Education

Frederick Abel's education included a stint at Royal College of Chemistry[20]. His doctoral advisor was August Wilhelm von Hofmann[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and inventor[7]. Frederick Abel's field of work was chemistry[13]. Positions held include professor[14], a title of authority[33]; chemist[15], a profession[34]; president[16], a corporate title[35]; and chairperson[36], a type of position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Royal Medal[23], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1826[42]; Albert Medal[24], a medallion[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1864[45]; Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48]; baronetcy[26]; and Telford Medal[27], an engineering award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1835[51].

Death and Burial

Frederick Abel died on September 6, 1902[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Nunhead Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick Abel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

He is credited with the discovery of cordite[54], an explosive chemicals[55].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Abel born?

Born in London[2], Frederick Abel…

Where did Frederick Abel die?

Frederick Abel passed away in London[4].

Who were Frederick Abel's parents?

Frederick Abel's father was Johann Leopold Abel[11].

What did Frederick Abel do for work?

Frederick Abel worked as chemist[6] and inventor[7].

Where did Frederick Abel go to school?

Frederick Abel was educated at Royal College of Chemistry[20].

What awards did Frederick Abel receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Royal Medal[23], Albert Medal[24], and Knight Bachelor[25].

What did Frederick Abel discover?

Frederick Abel is credited as discoverer of cordite[54].

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  25. [3] . Journal of the Chemical Society. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral advisor August Wilhelm von Hofmann
    Place of birth London, Woolwich
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    Father Johann Leopold Abel
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