Louis Henry

Belgian chemist (1834-1913)
Person human Q1871722
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Louis Henry

Summary

Louis Henry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marche-en-Famenne[2]. He was born on December 26, 1834[3]. He passed away in Leuven[4]. He died on March 9, 1913[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Louis Henry was born in Marche-en-Famenne[2].
  • Louis Henry died in Leuven[4].
  • Louis Henry was born on December 26, 1834[3].
  • Louis Henry died on March 9, 1913[5].
  • Louis Henry held citizenship in Belgium[8].
  • Louis Henry worked as a chemist[6].
  • Louis Henry's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Louis Henry's field of work was organic chemistry[9].
  • Louis Henry was employed by Catholic University of Leuven[10].
  • Louis Henry's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Henry is nitroaldol reaction[12].
  • Louis Henry received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[13].
  • Louis Henry received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14].
  • Louis Henry received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15].
  • Louis Henry received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Louis Henry was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Louis Henry was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[18].
  • Louis Henry was a member of Academy of Sciences of Lisbon[19].
  • Louis Henry was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[20].
  • Louis Henry was a member of Romanian Academy[21].
  • Louis Henry is recorded as male[22].
  • Louis Henry's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Louis Henry's Commons category is recorded as Louis Henry[24].
  • Louis Henry's family name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Louis Henry's given name is recorded as Louis[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Henry was born in Marche-en-Famenne[2]. He was born on December 26, 1834[3].

Education

Louis Henry was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Louis Henry's field of work was organic chemistry[9]. He was employed by Catholic University of Leuven[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Henry is nitroaldol reaction[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[13], a grade of an order[27], in Vatican City[28]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14], a grade of an order[29], in Belgium[30]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[31], in France[32].

Death and Burial

Louis Henry died on March 9, 1913[5]. He passed away in Leuven[4].

FAQs

Where was Louis Henry born?

Louis Henry's place of birth was Marche-en-Famenne[2].

Where did Louis Henry die?

Louis Henry passed away in Leuven[4].

What did Louis Henry do for work?

Louis Henry worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Louis Henry go to school?

Louis Henry was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[11].

What awards did Louis Henry receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[13], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14], Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

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  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . academieroyale.be. academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . academie-sciences.fr. academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . academieroyale.be. academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . academieroyale.be. academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . academieroyale.be. academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . acad.ro. acad.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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