About Ludwig Ramberg
Lived 1874 – 1940 (aged 66). Ludwig Ramberg was a Swedish chemist and university teacher, known for Ramberg-Bäcklund reaction.
Ludwig Ramberg (21 February 1874 – 25 December 1940) was the Swedish chemist who discovered in 1940 the Ramberg-Bäcklund reaction, together with his student Birger Bäcklund (2 May 1908 – 21 January 1997).
Life Ramberg was born in the Swedish city of Helsingborg and studied at the University of Lund, where he received his Ph.D. in 1902. He stayed in Lund until 1918 when he became professor at the University of Uppsala. He retired in 1939 and died in Uppsala 1940.
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Who was Ludwig Ramberg?
Swedish chemist (1874-1940)
When was Ludwig Ramberg born?
Ludwig Ramberg was born on 21 February 1874 in Helsingborgs Maria church parish.
When did Ludwig Ramberg die?
Ludwig Ramberg died on 25 December 1940 in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
What was Ludwig Ramberg's occupation?
Ludwig Ramberg was a chemist and university teacher.
What was Ludwig Ramberg known for?
Ludwig Ramberg was known for Ramberg-Bäcklund reaction.
What nationality was Ludwig Ramberg?
Ludwig Ramberg was Swedish.
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