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Rudolf Christian Böttger

1806 – 1881

German chemist

Chemist University teacher Physicist

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Lived 1806 – 1881 (aged 75). Rudolf Christian Böttger was a German chemist, university teacher and physicist.

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Important facts

Born

28 April 1806, Aschersleben

Birth century

19th century

Died

29 April 1881, Frankfurt

Occupation

Chemist, university teacher, physicist

Nationality

Kingdom of Prussia

Education

University of Jena, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Halle-Wittenberg

Employers

Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

Awards

Royal Order of Vasa; Honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

Also known as

Rudolph Boettger, Rudolph Böttger

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rudolf Christian Böttger's

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolf Christian Böttger?

German chemist (1806–1881)

When was Rudolf Christian Böttger born?

Rudolf Christian Böttger was born on 28 April 1806 in Aschersleben.

When did Rudolf Christian Böttger die?

Rudolf Christian Böttger died on 29 April 1881 in Frankfurt.

What was Rudolf Christian Böttger's occupation?

Rudolf Christian Böttger was a chemist, university teacher and physicist.

What nationality was Rudolf Christian Böttger?

Rudolf Christian Böttger was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolf Christian Böttger

· Wikidata: Q89185

· DBpedia: Rudolf Christian Böttger

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