Richard Mollier

German physicist (1863–1935)
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Richard Mollier was born on November 30, 1863, in Trieste.[1][2][3][4] He held citizenship in Germany and Austria. He worked as a physicist, engineer, and professor.

He studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the University of Graz, and the Technical University of Munich. He received the Grashof Commemorative Medal. He was a member of VDI – The Association of German Engineers.

He died on March 13, 1935, in Dresden.[1][4][3] He was buried at Urnenhain Tolkewitz.[3]

Richard Mollier

Summary

Richard Mollier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Trieste[2]. He was born on November 30, 1863[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on March 13, 1935[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], engineer[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Trieste[2], Richard Mollier…
  • Richard Mollier died in Dresden[4].
  • Richard Mollier was born on November 30, 1863[3].
  • Richard Mollier died on March 13, 1935[5].
  • Richard Mollier is buried at Urnenhain Tolkewitz[10].
  • Richard Mollier held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Richard Mollier held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Richard Mollier worked as a physicist[6].
  • Richard Mollier's professions included engineer[7].
  • Richard Mollier's professions included professor[8].
  • Richard Mollier was employed by TUD Dresden University of Technology[13].
  • Richard Mollier was employed by University of Göttingen[14].
  • Richard Mollier's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
  • Richard Mollier was educated at University of Graz[16].
  • Richard Mollier's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[17].
  • Richard Mollier's doctoral advisor was Moritz Schröter[18].
  • Richard Mollier received the Grashof Commemorative Medal[19].
  • Richard Mollier was a member of VDI – The Association of German Engineers[20].
  • Richard Mollier is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Mollier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Mollier supervised Fran Bošnjaković as a doctoral student[23].
  • Richard Mollier supervised Wilhelm Nusselt as a doctoral student[24].
  • Richard Mollier supervised Walther Pauer as a doctoral student[25].
  • Richard Mollier supervised Adolph Nägel as a doctoral student[26].
  • Richard Mollier supervised Franjo Bošnjaković as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Mollier's place of birth was Trieste[2]. He was born on November 30, 1863[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; University of Graz[16], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1585[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[35]; and Technical University of Munich[17], an institute of technology[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1868[38], headquartered in Munich[39]. Richard Mollier's doctoral advisor was Moritz Schröter[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], engineer[7], and professor[8]. Employers include TUD Dresden University of Technology[13], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1828[42], headquartered in Dresden[43] and University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1734[46], headquartered in Göttingen[47]. Doctoral students include Fran Bošnjaković[23], a physicist[48], 1902–1993[49], awarded the Grashof Commemorative Medal[50]; Wilhelm Nusselt[24], a physicist[51], 1882–1957[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[54], specialised in physics[55]; Walther Pauer[25], a physicist[56], 1887–1971[57], of Germany[58], awarded the Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[59]; Adolph Nägel[26], a mechanical engineer[60], 1875–1939[61], of German Reich[62], awarded the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[63]; Franjo Bošnjaković[27]; and Friedrich Merkel[64], an engineer[65], 1892–1929[66], of Germany[67].

Recognition

Richard Mollier received the Grashof Commemorative Medal[19].

Death and Burial

Richard Mollier died on March 13, 1935[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Urnenhain Tolkewitz[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Mollier include enthalpy–entropy chart[68], a diagram[69], founded in 1904[70].

Why It Matters

Richard Mollier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

He is credited with the discovery of enthalpy–entropy chart[73], a diagram[74], founded in 1904[75]. Entities named for him include enthalpy–entropy chart[68], a diagram[69], founded in 1904[70].

His notable doctoral advisees include Wilhelm Nusselt[76], a physicist[77], 1882–1957[78], of Germany[79], awarded the Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[80], specialised in physics[81] and Fran Bošnjaković[82], a physicist[83], 1902–1993[84], awarded the Grashof Commemorative Medal[85].

FAQs

Where was Richard Mollier born?

Richard Mollier's place of birth was Trieste[2].

Where did Richard Mollier die?

Richard Mollier died in Dresden[4].

What did Richard Mollier do for work?

Richard Mollier worked as physicist[6], engineer[7], and professor[8].

Where did Richard Mollier go to school?

Richard Mollier was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15], University of Graz[16], and Technical University of Munich[17].

What awards did Richard Mollier receive?

Honors received include Grashof Commemorative Medal[19].

What did Richard Mollier discover?

Richard Mollier is credited as discoverer of enthalpy–entropy chart[73].

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