Theodor Curtius

German chemist (1857–1928)
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Theodor Curtius
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Theodor Curtius

Summary

Theodor Curtius is a human[1]. He was born in Duisburg[2]. He was born on May 27, 1857[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on February 8, 1928[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], mountaineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Curtius's place of birth was Duisburg[2].
  • Theodor Curtius died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Theodor Curtius was born on May 27, 1857[3].
  • Theodor Curtius died on February 8, 1928[5].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[10].
  • Theodor Curtius held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Theodor Curtius worked as a chemist[6].
  • Theodor Curtius's professions included mountaineer[7].
  • Theodor Curtius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Theodor Curtius's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Theodor Curtius held the position of Geheimrat[13].
  • Theodor Curtius was employed by Kiel University[14].
  • Theodor Curtius was employed by University of Bonn[15].
  • Theodor Curtius was employed by Heidelberg University[16].
  • Theodor Curtius's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Theodor Curtius's education included a stint at Leipzig University[18].
  • Theodor Curtius's doctoral advisor was Adolph Wilhelm Hermann Kolbe[19].
  • Theodor Curtius was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Theodor Curtius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Theodor Curtius was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Theodor Curtius was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Theodor Curtius was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[24].
  • Theodor Curtius is recorded as male[25].
  • Theodor Curtius's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Theodor Curtius's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Curtius[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Curtius was born in Duisburg[2]. He was born on May 27, 1857[3].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Leipzig University[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Theodor Curtius's doctoral advisor was Adolph Wilhelm Hermann Kolbe[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], mountaineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Theodor Curtius's field of work was chemistry[12]. Employers include Kiel University[14], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1665[38], headquartered in Kiel[39]; University of Bonn[15], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1818[42], headquartered in Bonn[43]; and Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1386[46], headquartered in Heidelberg[47]. He held the position of Geheimrat[13].

Death and Burial

Theodor Curtius died on February 8, 1928[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodor Curtius include Curtius rearrangement[48], an eponymous chemical reaction[49].

Why It Matters

Theodor Curtius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He is credited with the discovery of hydrazine[52], a type of chemical entity[53]. Entities named for him include Curtius rearrangement[48], an eponymous chemical reaction[49].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Curtius born?

Theodor Curtius was born in Duisburg[2].

Where did Theodor Curtius die?

Theodor Curtius passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Theodor Curtius do for work?

Theodor Curtius worked as chemist[6], mountaineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Theodor Curtius go to school?

Theodor Curtius was educated at Heidelberg University[17] and Leipzig University[18].

What did Theodor Curtius discover?

Theodor Curtius is credited as discoverer of hydrazine[52].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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