Martin Willstätter
German chemist (1872–1942)
1872 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
German chemist (1872–1942)
Born
August 13, 1872
Died
1942 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
German EmpireBorn in KarlsruheDied in Muralto
1872
Born in Karlsruhe (1872-08-13)
1907
AwardBressa Prize
1914
AwardAdolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal
1915
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1925
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1927
AwardFaraday Lectureship Prize
About
Richard Martin Willstätter FRS(For) HFRSE was a German organic chemist whose study of the structure of plant pigments, chlorophyll included, won him the 1915 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
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Who is Martin Willstätter?+
Richard Martin Willstätter FRS(For) HFRSE was a German organic chemist whose study of the structure of plant pigments, chlorophyll included, won him the 1915 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Willstätter born?+
Martin Willstätter was born on August 13, 1872.
When did Martin Willstätter die?+
Martin Willstätter died in 1942, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — August 13, 1872
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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