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Karl Freed

1942 – 2026

American theoretical chemist

Theoretical chemist
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About Karl Freed

Lived 1942 – 2026 (aged 83). Karl Freed was an American theoretical chemist.

Education Stuyvesant High School Columbia University, B.S., 1963 Harvard University, A.M., 1965; Ph.D., 1967 (with William Klemperer)

Career and research Freed was a NATO Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manchester from 1967-1968. in 2023 and John M. Jumper in 2024.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Theoretical chemist
Nationality
Education
Harvard University, Columbia University
Employers
University of Chicago
Awards
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry; Marlow Award; Polymer Physics Prize; Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Karl F. Freed, Karl Frederick Freed

People in Karl Freed's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Freed?

American theoretical chemist

When was Karl Freed born?

Karl Freed was born on 25 September 1942 in Brooklyn.

When did Karl Freed die?

Karl Freed died on 11 January 2026.

What was Karl Freed's occupation?

Karl Freed was a theoretical chemist.

What nationality was Karl Freed?

Karl Freed was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Freed

· Wikidata: Q56613340

· DBpedia: Karl Freed

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