
German physical chemist and physicist (1864–1941)
1864 — 1941
Quick Facts
Profession
German physical chemist and physicist (1864–1941)
Born
June 25, 1864
Died
1941 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, chemist, university teacher
1864
Born in Wąbrzeźno (1864-06-25)
1883
EducationStudied at University of Zurich
1885
EducationStudied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
1886
EducationStudied at University of Würzburg (1886–1887)
1886
EducationStudied at University of Graz
1906
AwardSilliman Memorial Lectures
Frequently Asked Questions
Walther Nernst is German physical chemist and physicist (1864–1941). Born in 1864.
Walther Nernst was born on June 25, 1864.
Walther Nernst died in 1941, at approximately 77 years of age.
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Walther — June 25, 1864
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
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— a night owl
Actions
1914
AwardBunsen Medal
1920
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1928
AwardFranklin Medal
1932
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1941
Died in Bad Muskau