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Emil Fischer Medal
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Fritz Hofmann
1866-11-02 – 1956-10-22
Life & Legacy
Fritz Hofmann (Friedrich Carl Albert; 2 November 1866 in Kölleda – 22 October 1956 in Hanover) was a German organic chemist who first synthesized synthetic rubber.
Hofmann studied chemistry in Rostock. On September 12, 1909, he filed a patent for the manufacture of the world's first synthetic rubber.
Occupation & Career
chemist, pharmacist, inventor
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; University of Rostock
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Emil Fischer Medal; Fresenius Prize; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Goethe Medal for Art and Science; Polydimethylbutadiene
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Emil Fischer Medal · Fresenius Prize · Goethe Medal for Art and Science
Notable Work
Polydimethylbutadiene
Education & Institutions
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · University of Rostock
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Fresenius Prize
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q72367 · wikidata
Award
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q72367 · wikidata
Award
Goethe Medal for Art and Science
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q72367 · wikidata
Notable Work
Polydimethylbutadiene
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q72367 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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