Viktor Meyer

German chemist (1848-1897)
Person human Q76622
Viktor Meyer
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Viktor Meyer

Summary

Viktor Meyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on September 8, 1848[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on August 8, 1897[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], inventor[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Viktor Meyer…
  • Viktor Meyer died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Viktor Meyer was born on September 8, 1848[3].
  • Viktor Meyer died on August 8, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[10].
  • Viktor Meyer's father was Jacques Meyer[11].
  • A child of Viktor Meyer was Hilde Stieler[12].
  • Viktor Meyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Viktor Meyer's professions included chemist[6].
  • Viktor Meyer worked as an inventor[7].
  • Viktor Meyer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Viktor Meyer's field of work was chemistry[14].
  • Viktor Meyer's field of work was analytical chemical technique[15].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of extraordinary professor[16].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[17].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[18].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[19].
  • Viktor Meyer was employed by University of Stuttgart[20].
  • Viktor Meyer was employed by ETH Zurich[21].
  • Among Viktor Meyer's employers was University of Göttingen[22].
  • Viktor Meyer was employed by Heidelberg University[23].
  • Viktor Meyer's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[24].
  • Viktor Meyer's education included a stint at Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[25].
  • Viktor Meyer's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[26].
  • A notable student of Viktor Meyer was Heinrich Biltz[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Viktor Meyer… he was born on September 8, 1848[3]. His father was Jacques Meyer[11].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[25], a school[32], in Germany[33], headquartered in Q107369188[34]. Viktor Meyer's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[26]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[35]. Studied under Robert Bunsen[36], Emil Erlenmeyer[37], Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[38], and Hermann von Helmholtz[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[14], a branch of science[40] and analytical chemical technique[15], a first-order class[41]. Employers include University of Stuttgart[20], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1829[44], headquartered in Stuttgart[45]; ETH Zurich[21], an institute of technology[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1855[48], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[49]; University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1734[52], headquartered in Göttingen[53]; and Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1386[56], headquartered in Heidelberg[57]. Positions held include extraordinary professor[16], an academic rank[58], in Germany[59] and professor[17], a title of authority[60]. A notable student of Viktor Meyer was Heinrich Biltz[27]. Doctoral students include Max Bodenstein[61], Jocelyn Field Thorpe[62], Emil Knoevenagel[63], Heinrich Biltz[64], and Wilhelm Michler[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Davy Medal[66], a medallion[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1877[69] and honorary member[70], a type of award[71].

Personal Life

A child of Viktor Meyer was Hilde Stieler[12]. Religious affiliations include Judaism[72], a religion[73], founded in -0500[74] and Lutheranism[75], a Christian denominational family[76], founded in 1517[77].

Death and Burial

Viktor Meyer died on August 8, 1897[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[78]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Viktor Meyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

He is credited with the discovery of thiophene[81], a type of chemical entity[82].

His notable doctoral advisees include Max Bodenstein[83], a chemist[84], 1871–1942[85], of Germany[86], awarded the Bunsen Medal[87], specialised in physical chemistry[88]; Emil Knoevenagel[89], a chemist[90], 1865–1921[91], of Germany[92], specialised in organic chemistry[93]; Sergey Reformatsky[94], a chemist[95], 1860–1934[96], of Russian Empire[97], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[98], specialised in organic chemistry[99]; Jocelyn Field Thorpe[100], a chemist[101], 1872–1940[102], of United Kingdom[103], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[104], specialised in organic chemistry[105]; Heinrich Biltz[106], a chemist[107], 1865–1943[108], of German Reich[109]; and Wilhelm Michler[110], a chemist[111], 1846–1889[112], of Kingdom of Württemberg[113].

FAQs

Where was Viktor Meyer born?

Viktor Meyer was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Viktor Meyer die?

Viktor Meyer passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Viktor Meyer's parents?

Viktor Meyer's father was Jacques Meyer[11].

What did Viktor Meyer do for work?

Viktor Meyer worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Viktor Meyer go to school?

Viktor Meyer was educated at Heidelberg University[24] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[25].

What awards did Viktor Meyer receive?

Honors received include Davy Medal[66] and honorary member[70].

What did Viktor Meyer discover?

Viktor Meyer is credited as discoverer of thiophene[81].

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