Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner
German chemist
1780 — 1849
Quick Facts
Profession
German chemist
Born
December 13, 1780
Died
1849 (age ~69)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
pharmacist, chemist, university teacher
Kingdom of BavariaBorn in HofDied in Jena
1780
Born in Hof (1780-12-13)
1849
Died in Jena
About
Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner was a German chemist who is known best for work that was suggestive of the periodic law for the chemical elements, and for inventing the first lighter, which was known as the Döbereiner's lamp. He became a professor of chemistry and pharmacy for the University of Jena.
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Who is Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner?+
Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner was a German chemist who is known best for work that was suggestive of the periodic law for the chemical elements, and for inventing the first lighter, which was known as the Döbereiner's lamp. He became a professor of chemistry and pharmacy for the University of Jena.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner born?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner was born on December 13, 1780.
When did Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner die?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang Döbereiner died in 1849, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — December 13, 1780
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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