Leopold Gmelin
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Summary
Leopold Gmelin is a human[1]. Born in Göttingen[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1788[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on April 13, 1853[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 (210 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Leopold Gmelin was born in Göttingen[2].
- Leopold Gmelin died in Heidelberg[4].
- Leopold Gmelin was born on August 2, 1788[3].
- Leopold Gmelin died on April 13, 1853[5].
- Leopold Gmelin is buried at Bergfriedhof[9].
- Leopold Gmelin's father was Johann Friedrich Gmelin[10].
- Leopold Gmelin's mother was Q141495032[11].
- Among Leopold Gmelin's spouses was Luise Friederike Gmelin[12].
- A child of Leopold Gmelin was Julie Mayer[13].
- A child of Leopold Gmelin was Auguste von Dusch[14].
- Leopold Gmelin held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[15].
- Leopold Gmelin worked as a chemist[6].
- Leopold Gmelin's professions included university teacher[7].
- Leopold Gmelin's field of work was chemistry[16].
- Among Leopold Gmelin's employers was Heidelberg University[17].
- Leopold Gmelin's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[18].
- Leopold Gmelin was educated at University of Göttingen[19].
- Leopold Gmelin's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
- Leopold Gmelin's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Stromeyer[21].
- Leopold Gmelin's doctoral advisor was Joseph Franz von Jacquin[22].
- Leopold Gmelin received the honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[23].
- Leopold Gmelin was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
- Leopold Gmelin was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
- Leopold Gmelin was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
- Leopold Gmelin was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[27].
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Origins and Family
Leopold Gmelin's place of birth was Göttingen[2]. He was born on August 2, 1788[3]. His father was Johann Friedrich Gmelin[10]. His mother was Q141495032[11].
Education
Educated at University of Tübingen[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; and University of Vienna[20], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39]. Doctoral advisors include Friedrich Stromeyer[21], a chemist[40], 1776–1835[41], of Kingdom of Hanover[42], awarded the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[43], specialised in chemistry[44] and Joseph Franz von Jacquin[22], a chemist[45], 1766–1839[46], of Habsburg monarchy[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Leopold Gmelin's field of work was chemistry[16]. Among his employers was Heidelberg University[17]. He supervised Friedrich Wöhler as a doctoral student[48].
Recognition
Leopold Gmelin received the honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[23].
Personal Life
Among Leopold Gmelin's spouses was Luise Friederike Gmelin[12]. Children include Julie Mayer[13], 1817–1896[49] and Auguste von Dusch[14].
Death and Burial
Leopold Gmelin died on April 13, 1853[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold Gmelin include Gmelin database[50], a chemical database[51] and Gmelin-Beilstein Commemorative Medal[52], a science award[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1954[55].
Why It Matters
Leopold Gmelin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Gmelin database[50], a chemical database[51] and Gmelin-Beilstein Commemorative Medal[52], a science award[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1954[55].
His notable doctoral advisees include Friedrich Wöhler[58], a chemist[59], 1800–1882[60], of Kingdom of Prussia[61], awarded the Copley Medal[62], specialised in chemistry[63]; Alexander William Williamson[64], a chemist[65], 1824–1904[66], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[67], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[68], specialised in chemistry[69]; and Carl Jacob Löwig[70], a chemist[71], 1803–1890[72], of Kingdom of Prussia[73].
FAQs
Where was Leopold Gmelin born?
Leopold Gmelin's place of birth was Göttingen[2].
Where did Leopold Gmelin die?
Leopold Gmelin passed away in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Leopold Gmelin's parents?
Leopold Gmelin's father was Johann Friedrich Gmelin[10]. Leopold Gmelin's mother was Q141495032[11].
Who was Leopold Gmelin married to?
Leopold Gmelin's spouses include Luise Friederike Gmelin[12].
What did Leopold Gmelin do for work?
Leopold Gmelin worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Leopold Gmelin go to school?
Leopold Gmelin was educated at University of Tübingen[18], University of Göttingen[19], and University of Vienna[20].
What awards did Leopold Gmelin receive?
Honors received include honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[23].