Wilhelm Röntgen
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Wilhelm Röntgen was born on March 27, 1845, in Lennep[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10], to parents Friedrich Konrad Röntgen and Constance Charlotte Röntgen[11][11]. He died on February 10, 1923, in Munich[1][12][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Working in the field of physics, he was a physicist, professor, and engineer[3] who held the position of professor.
He pursued his education at ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, Utrecht University, and the University of Strasbourg[13]. His most notable work was the discovery of the X-ray. For his contributions, he received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, the Elliott Cresson Medal, the Helmholtz Medal, the Rumford Medal, and the Matteucci Medal, along with two more[14][15][16][17][18].
Wilhelm Röntgen
Summary
Wilhelm Röntgen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lennep[2]. He passed away in Munich[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], professor[5], and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,825 views/month, #5,991 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Lennep[2], Wilhelm Röntgen…
- Wilhelm Röntgen passed away in Munich[3].
- Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Gießen, Friedhofskapelle[8].
- Wilhelm Röntgen's father was Friedrich Konrad Röntgen[9].
- Wilhelm Röntgen's mother was Constance Charlotte Röntgen[10].
- Among Wilhelm Röntgen's spouses was Bertha Röntgen[11].
- Wilhelm Röntgen held citizenship in Weimar Republic[12].
- Wilhelm Röntgen held citizenship in German Empire[13].
- Wilhelm Röntgen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
- Wilhelm Röntgen worked as a physicist[4].
- Wilhelm Röntgen worked as a professor[5].
- Wilhelm Röntgen worked as an engineer[6].
- Wilhelm Röntgen's field of work was physics[15].
- Wilhelm Röntgen held the position of professor[16].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
- Among Wilhelm Röntgen's employers was University of Würzburg[18].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was employed by University of Giessen[19].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was employed by University of Strasbourg[20].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was employed by University of Hohenheim[21].
- Among Wilhelm Röntgen's employers was University of Zurich[22].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was educated at ETH Zurich[23].
- Wilhelm Röntgen's education included a stint at University of Zurich[24].
- Wilhelm Röntgen's education included a stint at Utrecht University[25].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was educated at University of Strasbourg[26].
- Wilhelm Röntgen was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[27].
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Origins and Family
Wilhelm Röntgen's place of birth was Lennep[2]. His father was Friedrich Konrad Röntgen[9]. His mother was Constance Charlotte Röntgen[10].
Education
Educated at ETH Zurich[23], an institute of technology[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1855[30], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[31]; University of Zurich[24], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]; Utrecht University[25], a public research university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Utrecht[39]; University of Strasbourg[26], a university[40], in France[41], founded in 1538[42]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[27], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1472[45], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[46]. Doctoral advisors include August Kundt[47] and Gustav Zeuner[48]. Wilhelm Röntgen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[49].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[4], professor[5], and engineer[6]. Wilhelm Röntgen's field of work was physics[15]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], a public research university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1472[52], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[53]; University of Würzburg[18], a public university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1402[56], headquartered in Würzburg[57]; University of Giessen[19], a public university[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1607[60], headquartered in Giessen[61]; University of Strasbourg[20], a university[62], in France[63], founded in 1538[64]; University of Hohenheim[21], a public university[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1818[67], headquartered in Stuttgart[68]; and University of Zurich[22], a university[69], in Switzerland[70], founded in 1833[71], headquartered in Zurich[72]. He held the position of professor[16]. Doctoral students include Abram Ioffe[73], Ernst Wagner[74], Herman March[75], Rudolf Ladenburg[76], Emil Silbernagel[77], and John Patrick Donaghey[78].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physics[79], a physics award[80], in Sweden[81], founded in 1901[82]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[83], a civil decoration[84], in Prussia[85], founded in 1842[86]; Elliott Cresson Medal[87]; Helmholtz Medal[88]; Rumford Medal[89]; and Matteucci Medal[90].
Personal Life
Wilhelm Röntgen was married to Bertha Röntgen[11].
Death and Burial
Wilhelm Röntgen passed away in Munich[3]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[91]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Gießen, Friedhofskapelle[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Wilhelm Röntgen include X-ray[92], roentgen[93], Roentgen equivalent man[94], roentgenium[95], radiography[96], Röntgen Peak[97], Rontgen-Preis[98], and Röntgen[99].
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Röntgen ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,825 views/month, #5,991 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[100] He is known by 112 alternative names across languages and contexts.[101]
He is credited with the discovery of X-ray[102], an electromagnetic radiation[103]. Entities named for him include X-ray[92], roentgen[93], Roentgen equivalent man[94], roentgenium[95], radiography[96], and Röntgen Peak[97].
His notable doctoral advisees include Abram Ioffe[104], a physicist[105], 1880–1960[106], of Russian Empire[107], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[108], specialised in physics[109]; Ernst Wagner[110], a physicist[111], 1876–1928[112], of Germany[113], specialised in physicist[114]; Heinrich Kayser[115], a physicist[116], 1853–1940[117], of German Reich[118], awarded the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[119], specialised in physics[120]; and Rudolf Ladenburg[121], a physicist[122], 1882–1952[123], of Germany[124], awarded the Fellow of the American Physical Society[125].
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Röntgen born?
Born in Lennep[2], Wilhelm Röntgen…
Where did Wilhelm Röntgen die?
Wilhelm Röntgen died in Munich[3].
Who were Wilhelm Röntgen's parents?
Wilhelm Röntgen's father was Friedrich Konrad Röntgen[9]. Wilhelm Röntgen's mother was Constance Charlotte Röntgen[10].
Who was Wilhelm Röntgen married to?
Wilhelm Röntgen's spouses include Bertha Röntgen[11].
What did Wilhelm Röntgen do for work?
Wilhelm Röntgen worked as physicist[4], professor[5], and engineer[6].
Where did Wilhelm Röntgen go to school?
Wilhelm Röntgen was educated at ETH Zurich[23], University of Zurich[24], Utrecht University[25], and University of Strasbourg[26].
What awards did Wilhelm Röntgen receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physics[79], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[83], Elliott Cresson Medal[87], and Helmholtz Medal[88].
What did Wilhelm Röntgen discover?
Wilhelm Röntgen is credited as discoverer of X-ray[102].