Quartier de la Cathédrale in Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Charles Adolphe Wurtz
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. Charles Adolphe Wurtz Marker
Born in Strasbourg
on November 26, 1817
Died in Paris on May 12, 1884
Dictionaire de Chemie
“Chemistry is a French science”
Preface to the Dictionary
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Paris.
Professor at the Sorbonne and at the College of Enavo.
Member of the Institute of the Academy of Medicine.
Senator
Glycols - Ethylene Oxide
Aldol Reactions
Amicides
Né à Strasbourg le 26 novembre 1817
mort a Paris le 12 mai 1884
Dictionaire de Chemie
“La Chemin est tune science français”
Preface du Dictionaire
Doyen de la faculte de Medecine de Paris.
Professeur à la Sorbonne et al College de Enavo.
Member dem nomet et do L’Academie de Medien.
Senator
Glycols - Oxyd D'ethylene
Adols
Amicides
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 48° 35.115′ N, 7° 44.797′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is in Quartier de la Cathédrale. It is at the intersection of Place Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune and Rue Thomann, on the left when traveling east on Place Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'Église Protestant Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune (a few steps from this marker); J. B. Kléber (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Place Kléber (about 210 meters away); Presidency of Luxemburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Tous Les Français (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le 130e Noël (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Germain Muller (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General Leclerc (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
More about this marker. The statue has four sides on the base describing his appointments and areas of study.
Regarding Charles Adolphe Wurtz. Wurtz extensively studied ethylene glycol and ethylene oxide. He discovered the aldol condensation, as well as the Wurtz reaction. Many of today’s chemists can trace an unbroken line back to his works and his students.
Also see . . .
1. Adolphe Wurtz (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Wurtz Reaction (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. Charles Adolphe Wurtz Marker
3. Aldo’s Reaction (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
3. Charles Adolphe Wurtz Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
4. Charles Adolphe Wurtz Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
5. Charles Adolphe Wurtz Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
