Lothar Meyer

German chemist and physician (1830-1895)
Person human Q77073
Lothar Meyer
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Lothar Meyer

Summary

Lothar Meyer is a human[1]. Born in Varel[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1830[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on April 11, 1895[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 (316 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lothar Meyer was born in Varel[2].
  • Lothar Meyer passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Lothar Meyer was born on August 19, 1830[3].
  • Lothar Meyer died on April 11, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Tübingen[9].
  • Lothar Meyer's father was August Meyer[10].
  • Lothar Meyer held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[11].
  • Lothar Meyer worked as a chemist[6].
  • Lothar Meyer's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Lothar Meyer's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Lothar Meyer held the position of rector[13].
  • Lothar Meyer was employed by University of Wrocław[14].
  • Lothar Meyer was employed by Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development[15].
  • Among Lothar Meyer's employers was Polytechnikum Karlsruhe[16].
  • Among Lothar Meyer's employers was University of Tübingen[17].
  • Lothar Meyer's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[18].
  • Lothar Meyer's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Lothar Meyer's education included a stint at University of Zurich[20].
  • Lothar Meyer's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[21].
  • A notable student of Lothar Meyer was Alfred Einhorn[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Lothar Meyer is periodic table[23].
  • Lothar Meyer received the Davy Medal[24].
  • Lothar Meyer received the Q134613391[25].
  • Lothar Meyer was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Lothar Meyer was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Varel[2], Lothar Meyer… he was born on August 19, 1830[3]. His father was August Meyer[10].

Education

Educated at University of Würzburg[18], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1402[30], headquartered in Würzburg[31]; Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and University of Zurich[20], a university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1833[38], headquartered in Zurich[39]. Lothar Meyer's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[21]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Medicine[40] and habilitation[41]. Studied under Carl Ludwig[42] and August Kekulé[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Lothar Meyer's field of work was chemistry[12]. Employers include University of Wrocław[14], a university[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1702[46]; Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development[15], a university of applied sciences[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1992[49]; Polytechnikum Karlsruhe[16], a polytechnic[50], in Germany[51]; and University of Tübingen[17], a comprehensive university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1477[54], headquartered in Tübingen[55]. He held the position of rector[13]. A notable student of him was Alfred Einhorn[22]. Doctoral students include Alfred Einhorn[56], a chemist[57], 1856–1917[58], of Hamburg[59], awarded the National Inventors Hall of Fame[60]; Karl Seubert[61], a chemist[62], 1851–1942[63], of German Reich[64], specialised in pharmacy[65]; and John Harper Long[66], a chemist[67], 1856–1918[68], of United States[69].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lothar Meyer is periodic table[23]. Things named for him include lotharmeyerite[70], a mineral species[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Davy Medal[24], a medallion[72], in United Kingdom[73], founded in 1877[74] and Q134613391[25].

Death and Burial

Lothar Meyer died on April 11, 1895[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. The cause of death was stroke[75]. He is buried at Tübingen[9].

Why It Matters

Lothar Meyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

Entities named for him include lotharmeyerite[70], a mineral species[71].

His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred Einhorn[78], a chemist[79], 1856–1917[80], of Hamburg[81], awarded the National Inventors Hall of Fame[82] and Karl Seubert[83], a chemist[84], 1851–1942[85], of German Reich[86], specialised in pharmacy[87].

FAQs

Where was Lothar Meyer born?

Lothar Meyer's place of birth was Varel[2].

Where did Lothar Meyer die?

Lothar Meyer died in Tübingen[4].

Who were Lothar Meyer's parents?

Lothar Meyer's father was August Meyer[10].

What did Lothar Meyer do for work?

Lothar Meyer worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Lothar Meyer go to school?

Lothar Meyer was educated at University of Würzburg[18], Heidelberg University[19], and University of Zurich[20].

What awards did Lothar Meyer receive?

Honors received include Davy Medal[24] and Q134613391[25].

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