THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Wilhelm Ostwald
Baltic German chemist (1853–1932)
Wilhelm Ostwald was born on September 2, 1853 in Riga, Latvia and died on April 4, 1932, aged 78.
Born
September 2, 1853
Wilhelm Ostwald died aged 78.
Died: April 4, 1932
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Riga, Latvia
- Professions
- sociologist, university teacher, teacher, naturalist, inventor, painter, Esperantist, writer, Idist, chemist, physicist, philosopher
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Germany
More about Wilhelm Ostwald
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
Family
- Child
- Wolfgang Ostwald
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Biografisch Portaal
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Integrated Authority File
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- KNAW Past Members
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- The Fine Art Archive Db
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Questions people ask
How old was Wilhelm Ostwald when they died?
Wilhelm Ostwald died aged 78.
When is Wilhelm Ostwald’s birthday?
Wilhelm Ostwald’s recorded birthday is September 2.
Where was Wilhelm Ostwald born?
Wilhelm Ostwald was born in Riga, Latvia.
When did Wilhelm Ostwald die?
Wilhelm Ostwald died on April 4, 1932.