Friedrich Bergius

German chemist (1884–1949)
Person human Q76614
Friedrich Bergius
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Friedrich Bergius

Summary

Friedrich Bergius is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on October 11, 1884[3]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on March 30, 1949[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 (60 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Friedrich Bergius…
  • Born in Złotniki[9], Friedrich Bergius…
  • Friedrich Bergius died in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Friedrich Bergius was born on October 11, 1884[3].
  • Friedrich Bergius died on March 30, 1949[5].
  • Friedrich Bergius is buried at German Cemetery[10].
  • Friedrich Bergius held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Friedrich Bergius's professions included chemist[6].
  • Friedrich Bergius worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Bergius's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Friedrich Bergius was employed by Leibniz University Hannover[13].
  • Friedrich Bergius's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[14].
  • Friedrich Bergius was educated at Leipzig University[15].
  • Friedrich Bergius's doctoral advisor was Richard Abegg[16].
  • Friedrich Bergius received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17].
  • Friedrich Bergius received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[18].
  • Friedrich Bergius received the Liebig Medal[19].
  • Friedrich Bergius received the Melchett Medal[20].
  • Friedrich Bergius was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Friedrich Bergius is recorded as male[22].
  • Friedrich Bergius's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Friedrich Bergius was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
  • Friedrich Bergius's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Bergius[25].
  • Friedrich Bergius earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].
  • Friedrich Bergius's family name is recorded as Bergius[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Wrocław[2], a city with powiat rights in Poland[28], in Kingdom of Poland[29], founded in 1000[30] and Złotniki[9], a quarter[31], in Poland[32]. Friedrich Bergius was born on October 11, 1884[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wrocław[14], a university[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1702[35] and Leipzig University[15], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39]. Friedrich Bergius's doctoral advisor was Richard Abegg[16]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Friedrich Bergius's field of work was chemistry[12]. He was employed by Leibniz University Hannover[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17], a chemistry award[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1901[42]; Wilhelm Exner Medal[18], an award[43], in Austria[44], founded in 1921[45]; Liebig Medal[19], a medallion[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1903[48]; and Melchett Medal[20], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1930[51].

Personal Life

Friedrich Bergius was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Bergius died on March 30, 1949[5]. He passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. Burial took place at German Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Bergius include Bergius process[52].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Bergius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Bergius process[52].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Bergius born?

Friedrich Bergius was born in Wrocław[2].

Where did Friedrich Bergius die?

Friedrich Bergius died in Buenos Aires[4].

What did Friedrich Bergius do for work?

Friedrich Bergius worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Friedrich Bergius go to school?

Friedrich Bergius was educated at University of Wrocław[14] and Leipzig University[15].

What awards did Friedrich Bergius receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17], Wilhelm Exner Medal[18], Liebig Medal[19], and Melchett Medal[20].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
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