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], university teacher[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • Viktor Meyer's father was Jacques Meyer[12].
  • A child of Viktor Meyer was Hilde Stieler[13].
  • Viktor Meyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • 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 professions included author[9].
  • Viktor Meyer's field of work was chemistry[15].
  • Viktor Meyer's field of work was analytical chemical technique[16].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of extraordinary professor[17].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[18].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[19].
  • Viktor Meyer held the position of professor[20].
  • Viktor Meyer was employed by University of Stuttgart[21].
  • Among Viktor Meyer's employers was ETH Zurich[22].
  • Viktor Meyer was employed by University of Zurich[23].
  • Among Viktor Meyer's employers was University of Göttingen[24].
  • Among Viktor Meyer's employers was Heidelberg University[25].
  • Viktor Meyer was educated at Heidelberg University[26].
  • Viktor Meyer was educated at Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[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[12].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[26], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[27], a school[32], in Germany[33], headquartered in Q107369188[34]. Viktor Meyer's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[35]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36]. Studied under Robert Bunsen[37], Emil Erlenmeyer[38], Hermann Franz Moritz Kopp[39], and Hermann von Helmholtz[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], university teacher[8], and author[9]. Fields of work include chemistry[15], a branch of science[41] and analytical chemical technique[16], a first-order class[42]. Employers include University of Stuttgart[21], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1829[45], headquartered in Stuttgart[46]; ETH Zurich[22], an institute of technology[47], in Switzerland[48], founded in 1855[49], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[50]; University of Zurich[23], a university[51], in Switzerland[52], founded in 1833[53], headquartered in Zurich[54]; University of Göttingen[24], a campus university[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1734[57], headquartered in Göttingen[58]; and Heidelberg University[25], a public research university[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1386[61], headquartered in Heidelberg[62]. Positions held include extraordinary professor[17], an academic rank[63], in Germany[64] and professor[18], a title of authority[65]. A notable student of Viktor Meyer was Heinrich Biltz[66]. Doctoral students include Max Bodenstein[67], Jocelyn Field Thorpe[68], Emil Knoevenagel[69], Heinrich Biltz[70], and Wilhelm Michler[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Davy Medal[72], a medallion[73], in United Kingdom[74], founded in 1877[75]; honorary member[76]; and Q134613391[77].

Personal Life

A child of Viktor Meyer was Hilde Stieler[13]. Religious affiliations include Judaism[78], a religion[79], founded in -0500[80] and Lutheranism[81], a Christian denominational family[82], founded in 1517[83].

Death and Burial

Viktor Meyer died on August 8, 1897[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[84]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Viktor Meyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He is credited with the discovery of thiophene[87], a type of chemical entity[88].

His notable doctoral advisees include Max Bodenstein[89], a chemist[90], 1871–1942[91], of Germany[92], awarded the Bunsen Medal[93], specialised in physical chemistry[94]; Emil Knoevenagel[95], a chemist[96], 1865–1921[97], of Germany[98], specialised in organic chemistry[99]; Sergey Reformatsky[100], a chemist[101], 1860–1934[102], of Russian Empire[103], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[104], specialised in organic chemistry[105]; Jocelyn Field Thorpe[106], a chemist[107], 1872–1940[108], of United Kingdom[109], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[110], specialised in organic chemistry[111]; Heinrich Biltz[112], a chemist[113], 1865–1943[114], of German Reich[115]; and Wilhelm Michler[116], a chemist[117], 1846–1889[118], of Kingdom of Württemberg[119].

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[12].

What did Viktor Meyer do for work?

Viktor Meyer worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], university teacher[8], and author[9].

Where did Viktor Meyer go to school?

Viktor Meyer was educated at Heidelberg University[26] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[27].

What awards did Viktor Meyer receive?

Honors received include Davy Medal[72], honorary member[76], and Q134613391[77].

What did Viktor Meyer discover?

Viktor Meyer is credited as discoverer of thiophene[87].

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