Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig
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Summary
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on December 6, 1835[3]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4]. He died on November 19, 1910[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 (45 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Hamburg[2].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig died in Strasbourg[4].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was born on December 6, 1835[3].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig died on November 19, 1910[5].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig held citizenship in Hamburg[10].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's professions included chemist[6].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's professions included inventor[7].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig worked as a university teacher[8].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's field of work was organic chemistry[11].
- Among Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's employers was University of Tübingen[12].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was employed by University of Göttingen[13].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was employed by University of Strasbourg[14].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Limpricht[16].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig received the Davy Medal[17].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[18].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig is recorded as male[21].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig supervised Ludwig Wolff as a doctoral student[23].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig supervised Julius Bredt as a doctoral student[24].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig supervised William Ramsay as a doctoral student[25].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig supervised Movsum bey Khanlarov as a doctoral student[26].
- Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig supervised Ira Remsen as a doctoral student[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Hamburg[2], Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig… he was born on December 6, 1835[3].
Education
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was educated at University of Göttingen[15]. His doctoral advisor was Heinrich Limpricht[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], and university teacher[8]. Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig's field of work was organic chemistry[11]. Employers include University of Tübingen[12], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; and University of Strasbourg[14], a university[36], in France[37], founded in 1538[38]. Doctoral students include Ludwig Wolff[23], a chemist[39], 1857–1919[40], of Germany[41], specialised in analytical chemistry[42]; Julius Bredt[24], a chemist[43], 1855–1937[44], of German Reich[45]; William Ramsay[25], a chemist[46], 1852–1916[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], specialised in chemistry[50]; Movsum bey Khanlarov[26], a chemist[51], 1857–1921[52], of Russian Empire[53]; Ira Remsen[27], a chemist[54], 1846–1927[55], of United States[56], awarded the Willard Gibbs Award[57], specialised in chemistry[58]; and Wilhelm Pfeffer[59], a botanist[60], 1845–1920[61], of Kingdom of Prussia[62], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[63], specialised in botany[64].
Recognition
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig received the Davy Medal[17].
Death and Burial
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig died on November 19, 1910[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig include Wurtz–Fittig reaction[65].
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He is credited with the discovery of pinacol coupling reaction[68], a coupling reaction[69]. Entities named for him include Wurtz–Fittig reaction[65].
His notable doctoral advisees include Ira Remsen[70], a chemist[71], 1846–1927[72], of United States[73], awarded the Willard Gibbs Award[74], specialised in chemistry[75]; William Ramsay[76], a chemist[77], 1852–1916[78], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[79], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[80], specialised in chemistry[81]; Wilhelm Pfeffer[82], a botanist[83], 1845–1920[84], of Kingdom of Prussia[85], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[86], specialised in botany[87]; Hugo Erdmann[88], a chemist[89], 1862–1910[90], of Kingdom of Prussia[91], specialised in inorganic chemistry[92]; Ludwig Wolff[93], a chemist[94], 1857–1919[95], of Germany[96], specialised in analytical chemistry[97]; and Julius Bredt[98], a chemist[99], 1855–1937[100], of German Reich[101].
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig born?
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was born in Hamburg[2].
Where did Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig die?
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig died in Strasbourg[4].
What did Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig do for work?
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig go to school?
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
What awards did Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig receive?
Honors received include Davy Medal[17].
What did Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig discover?
Wilhelm Rudolph Fittig is credited as discoverer of pinacol coupling reaction[68].