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Viktor von Lang

1838 – 1921

Austrian chemist

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Lived 1838 – 1921 (aged 83). Viktor von Lang was an Austrian chemist, physicist, university teacher, crystallographer, politician and mineralogist.

Viktor von Lang (2 March 1838 – 3 July 1921) was an Austrian chemist. He is counted among the pioneers and founders of crystal physics.

Career Lang earned his doctorate from the University of Giessen in 1859 with a thesis titled "Physikalische Verhältnisse kristallisierter Körper".

From 1865 to 1909, Lang served as director of the Physikalisches Kabinett in Vienna. His book on introductory theoretical physics, Einleitung in die theoretische physik, was published in eight editions from 1867 to 1891. With crystallographer Wilhelm Josef Grailich, he was co-author of Untersuchungen über die Physikalischen Verhältnisse Krystallisirter Körper ("Investigations into the physical conditions of crystallized bodies").

The mineral langite was named in his honor by Nevil Story Maskelyne.

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Nationality
Education
University of Giessen, University of Vienna, University of Gießen
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords (Austria), Member of the Landtag of Lower Austria
Employers
University of Vienna

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Viktor von Lang?

Austrian chemist (1838–1921)

When was Viktor von Lang born?

Viktor von Lang was born on 2 March 1838 in Wiener Neustadt.

When did Viktor von Lang die?

Viktor von Lang died on 3 July 1921 in Vienna.

What was Viktor von Lang's occupation?

Viktor von Lang was a chemist, physicist, university teacher, crystallographer, politician and mineralogist.

What nationality was Viktor von Lang?

Viktor von Lang was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Viktor von Lang

· Wikidata: Q90516

· DBpedia: Viktor von Lang

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