Emil Fischer
German chemist (1852-1919)
1852 — 1919
Quick Facts
Profession
German chemist (1852-1919)
Born
October 9, 1852
Died
1919 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
chemist, university teacher, biochemist
German EmpireBorn in EuskirchenDied in Berlin
1852
Born in Euskirchen (1852-10-09)
1890
AwardDavy Medal
1898
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1898
AwardCothenius Medal
1899
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1902
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
About
Hermann Emil Louis Fischer was a German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the Fischer esterification. He also developed the Fischer projection, a symbolic way of drawing asymmetric carbon atoms. He also hypothesized lock and key mechanism of enzyme action. He never used his first given name, and was known throughout his life simply as Emil Fischer.
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Who is Emil Fischer?+
Hermann Emil Louis Fischer was a German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the Fischer esterification. He also developed the Fischer projection, a symbolic way of drawing asymmetric carbon atoms. He also hypothesized lock and key mechanism of enzyme action. He
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Fischer born?+
Emil Fischer was born on October 9, 1852.
When did Emil Fischer die?+
Emil Fischer died in 1919, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — October 9, 1852
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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