Karl Ziegler

German chemist (1898–1973)
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Karl Ziegler
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Karl Ziegler

Summary

Karl Ziegler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsa[2]. He was born on November 26, 1898[3]. He passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4]. He died on August 12, 1973[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Ziegler's place of birth was Helsa[2].
  • Karl Ziegler passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4].
  • Karl Ziegler was born on November 26, 1898[3].
  • Karl Ziegler died on August 12, 1973[5].
  • Karl Ziegler is buried at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[10].
  • Karl Ziegler held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Karl Ziegler worked as a chemist[6].
  • Karl Ziegler's professions included engineer[7].
  • Karl Ziegler worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl Ziegler's field of work was inorganic chemistry[12].
  • Karl Ziegler was employed by Goethe University Frankfurt[13].
  • Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Heidelberg University[14].
  • Among Karl Ziegler's employers was RWTH Aachen University[15].
  • Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Among Karl Ziegler's employers was Max Planck Institute for Coal Research[17].
  • Among Karl Ziegler's employers was University of Marburg[18].
  • Karl Ziegler's education included a stint at University of Marburg[19].
  • Karl Ziegler was educated at RWTH Aachen University[20].
  • Karl Ziegler's doctoral advisor was Karl von Auwers[21].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Werner von Siemens Ring[22].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[25].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[26].
  • Karl Ziegler received the Carl Engler Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsa[2], Karl Ziegler… he was born on November 26, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and RWTH Aachen University[20], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1870[34], headquartered in Aachen[35]. Karl Ziegler's doctoral advisor was Karl von Auwers[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Karl Ziegler's field of work was inorganic chemistry[12]. Employers include Goethe University Frankfurt[13], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1914[39], headquartered in Jügelhaus[40]; Heidelberg University[14], a public research university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1386[43], headquartered in Heidelberg[44]; RWTH Aachen University[15], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1870[47], headquartered in Aachen[48]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1502[51], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[52]; Max Planck Institute for Coal Research[17], a Max Planck Institute[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1912[55], headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr[56]; and University of Marburg[18], a public university[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1527[59], headquartered in Marburg[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Werner von Siemens Ring[22], a science award[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1916[63]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[64], in Germany[65]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], a civil decoration[66], in Prussia[67], founded in 1842[68]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[25], a chemistry award[69], in Sweden[70], founded in 1901[71]; Wilhelm Exner Medal[26], an award[72], in Austria[73], founded in 1921[74]; and Carl Engler Medal[27], a science award[75], in Germany[76].

Death and Burial

Karl Ziegler died on August 12, 1973[5]. He died in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4]. He is buried at Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Ziegler include Ziegler–Natta catalyst[77], an eponymous chemical reaction[78]; Wohl–Ziegler bromination[79], an eponymous chemical reaction[80]; Thorpe reaction[81], a type of chemical reaction[82]; Hendrik Casimir-Karl Ziegler Research Award[83], a science award[84], in Netherlands[85]; and Karl Ziegler Prize[86], a science award[87], in Germany[88], founded in 1975[89].

Why It Matters

Karl Ziegler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

He is credited with the discovery of Ziegler process[92], a process engineering[93]. Entities named for him include Ziegler–Natta catalyst[77], an eponymous chemical reaction[78]; Wohl–Ziegler bromination[79], an eponymous chemical reaction[80]; Thorpe reaction[81], a type of chemical reaction[82]; Hendrik Casimir-Karl Ziegler Research Award[83], a science award[84], in Netherlands[85]; and Karl Ziegler Prize[86], a science award[87], in Germany[88], founded in 1975[89].

FAQs

Where was Karl Ziegler born?

Born in Helsa[2], Karl Ziegler…

Where did Karl Ziegler die?

Karl Ziegler passed away in Mülheim an der Ruhr[4].

What did Karl Ziegler do for work?

Karl Ziegler worked as chemist[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Karl Ziegler go to school?

Karl Ziegler was educated at University of Marburg[19] and RWTH Aachen University[20].

What awards did Karl Ziegler receive?

Honors received include Werner von Siemens Ring[22], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], and Nobel Prize in Chemistry[25].

What did Karl Ziegler discover?

Karl Ziegler is credited as discoverer of Ziegler process[92].

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