# Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research

> research institute in Germany from 1912-1948

**Wikidata**: [Q42458224](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42458224)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kaiser-wilhelm-institute-for-coal-research

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for the **Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research**:

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## Summary  
The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research was a German research institute focused on coal-related scientific studies, operating from 1912 to 1948. It was part of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society and later succeeded by the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research. The institute played a key role in advancing industrial and chemical research during its existence.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1912 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **Dissolved**: 1948 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **Parent organization**: Kaiser Wilhelm Society ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **Successor**: Max Planck Institute for Coal Research ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **Location**: Germany (coordinates: 51.416667°N, 6.885183°E)  
- **Industry**: Research and development ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **GND ID**: 15008-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  
- **VIAF ID**: 138485368 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the main focus of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research?  
A: The institute primarily conducted research on coal-related scientific and industrial applications, contributing to advancements in chemistry and energy production.

### Q: What happened to the institute after 1948?  
A: It was succeeded by the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research, continuing its legacy under a new organizational structure.

### Q: Where was the institute located?  
A: It was situated in Germany, with its precise coordinates at 51.416667°N, 6.885183°E.

## Why It Matters  
The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Coal Research was instrumental in advancing coal-related scientific research during the early 20th century, a period when coal was a critical resource for industrialization and energy production. Its work laid foundational knowledge for later developments in chemical engineering and materials science. As part of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, it contributed to Germany’s scientific prestige and industrial capabilities. Its successor, the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research, continues this legacy, highlighting the institute’s lasting impact on research and technology.

## Notable For  
- Being a key research institution under the Kaiser Wilhelm Society.  
- Pioneering studies in coal utilization and industrial chemistry.  
- Transitioning into the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research, ensuring continuity of its research mission.  

## Body  
### Founding and Operation  
- Established in **1912** as part of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874)).  
- Operated until **1948**, when it was dissolved ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874)).  

### Organizational Structure  
- Parent organization: **Kaiser Wilhelm Society** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874)).  
- Successor: **Max Planck Institute for Coal Research** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874)).  

### Location and Identification  
- Located in **Germany** (coordinates: 51.416667°N, 6.885183°E).  
- Identifiers:  
  - **GND ID**: 15008-3  
  - **VIAF ID**: 138485368  
  - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n88196296  

### Research Focus  
- Primary industry: **Research and development**, particularly in coal-related sciences ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1748874)).  

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## References

1. 20th Century Press Archives
2. Via P227 lookup with GND value from PM20 folder. 20th Century Press Archives