Justus von Liebig
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Justus von Liebig
Summary
Justus von Liebig is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he died in Munich[3]. He worked as a chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,384 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Justus von Liebig was born in Darmstadt[2].
- Justus von Liebig died in Munich[3].
- Justus von Liebig is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[10].
- Justus von Liebig's father was Johann Georg Liebig[11].
- Justus von Liebig was married to Henriette Moldenhauer[12].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Johanna Liebig[13].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Georg von Liebig[14].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Hermann von Liebig[15].
- A child of Justus von Liebig was Q137513824[16].
- Justus von Liebig held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[17].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included chemist[4].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included inventor[5].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included university teacher[6].
- Justus von Liebig worked as an agronomist[7].
- Justus von Liebig's professions included writer[8].
- Justus von Liebig's field of work was chemistry[18].
- Among Justus von Liebig's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19].
- Justus von Liebig was employed by University of Giessen[20].
- Among Justus von Liebig's employers was Heidelberg University[21].
- Justus von Liebig was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].
- Justus von Liebig's education included a stint at University of Bonn[23].
- Justus von Liebig's doctoral advisor was Karl Wilhelm Gottlob Kastner[24].
- Justus von Liebig received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
- Justus von Liebig received the honorary citizen of Munich[26].
- Justus von Liebig received the Copley Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Darmstadt[2], Justus von Liebig… his father was Johann Georg Liebig[11].
Education
Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31] and University of Bonn[23], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]. Justus von Liebig's doctoral advisor was Karl Wilhelm Gottlob Kastner[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8]. Justus von Liebig's field of work was chemistry[18]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; University of Giessen[20], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43]; and Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1386[46], headquartered in Heidelberg[47]. Doctoral students include Carl Schmidt[48], August Wilhelm von Hofmann[49], Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet[50], August Kekulé[51], Leopold Pfaundler[52], and Jacob Volhard[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[54], in Prussia[55], founded in 1842[56]; honorary citizen of Munich[26], an award[57], in Germany[58]; Copley Medal[27], a medallion[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1731[61]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[62], an order[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1980[65]; Albert Medal[66], a medallion[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1864[69]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[70], a fellowship award[71], in United Kingdom[72].
Personal Life
Among Justus von Liebig's spouses was Henriette Moldenhauer[12]. Children include Johanna Liebig[13], 1836–1925[73]; Georg von Liebig[14], a physician[74], 1827–1903[75], of Germany[76]; Hermann von Liebig[15], a chemist[77], 1831–1894[78], of Germany[79]; and Q137513824[16].
Death and Burial
Justus von Liebig passed away in Munich[3]. Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Justus von Liebig include Liebig's law of the minimum[80], University of Giessen[81], Liebig's Extract of Meat Company[82], Liebig Medal[83], Pueblo Liebig[84], Mount Liebig[85], liebigite[86], and Liebig[87].
Why It Matters
Justus von Liebig ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,384 views/month, #6,938 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]
He has been cited as an influence by Henri Victor Regnault[90], a physicist[91], 1810–1878[92], of France[93], awarded the Copley Medal[94], specialised in chemistry[95] and Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[96], a chemist[97], 1817–1892[98], of Kingdom of Prussia[99], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[100].
He is credited with the discovery of Marmite[101], a food brand[102], founded in 1902[103]; iron-nickel alloy[104]; ammeline[105], a type of chemical entity[106]; and ammelide[107], a type of chemical entity[108]. Entities named for him include Liebig's law of the minimum[80], University of Giessen[81], Liebig's Extract of Meat Company[82], Liebig Medal[83], Pueblo Liebig[84], and Mount Liebig[85].
His notable doctoral advisees include August Kekulé[109], Emil Erlenmeyer[110], August Wilhelm von Hofmann[111], Ascanio Sobrero[112], Charles Frédéric Gerhardt[113], and Adolph Strecker[114].
FAQs
Where was Justus von Liebig born?
Born in Darmstadt[2], Justus von Liebig…
Where did Justus von Liebig die?
Justus von Liebig passed away in Munich[3].
Who were Justus von Liebig's parents?
Justus von Liebig's father was Johann Georg Liebig[11].
Who was Justus von Liebig married to?
Justus von Liebig's spouses include Henriette Moldenhauer[12].
What did Justus von Liebig do for work?
Justus von Liebig worked as chemist[4], inventor[5], university teacher[6], agronomist[7], and writer[8].
Where did Justus von Liebig go to school?
Justus von Liebig was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22] and University of Bonn[23].
What awards did Justus von Liebig receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], honorary citizen of Munich[26], Copley Medal[27], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[62].
Who did Justus von Liebig influence?
Justus von Liebig has been cited as an influence by Henri Victor Regnault[90] and Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[96].
What did Justus von Liebig discover?
Justus von Liebig is credited as discoverer of Marmite[101], iron-nickel alloy[104], ammeline[105], and ammelide[107].