Emil Hahn
German chemist and physicist (1879–1968)
1879 — 1968
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Profession
German chemist and physicist (1879–1968)
Born
March 8, 1879
Died
1968 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
chemist, university teacher, non-fiction writer
West GermanyBorn in FrankfurtDied in Göttingen
1879
Born in Frankfurt (1879-03-08)
1897
EducationStudied at University of Marburg (1897–1901)
1916
AwardGeneral Honor Decoration
1917
Awardknight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
1919
AwardEmil Fischer Medal
1919
AwardFresenius Prize
About
Otto Hahn was a German chemist who was a pioneer in the field of radiochemistry. He is referred to as the father of nuclear chemistry and discoverer of nuclear fission, the science behind nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Hahn and Lise Meitner discovered isotopes of the radioactive elements radium, thorium, protactinium and uranium. He also discovered the phenomena of atomic recoil and nuclear isomerism, and pioneered rubidium–strontium dating. In 1938, Hahn, Meitner and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission, for which Hahn alone was awarded the 1944 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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Who is Emil Hahn?+
Otto Hahn was a German chemist who was a pioneer in the field of radiochemistry. He is referred to as the father of nuclear chemistry and discoverer of nuclear fission, the science behind nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Hahn and Lise Meitner discovered isotopes of the radioactive elements radi
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Hahn born?+
Emil Hahn was born on March 8, 1879.
When did Emil Hahn die?+
Emil Hahn died in 1968, at approximately 89 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 — March 8, 1879
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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