Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

A.W. Hofmann

1818-1892

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2018

1. A.W. Hofmann Marker

Inscription.
Professor of
Chemistry
lived here

Erected 1995 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1818.

Location. 51° 31.412′ N, 0° 8.389′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Fitzroy Square and Fitzroy Street on Fitzroy Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Fitzroy Square, Camden, England W1T 5HW, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Charles Eastlake (a few steps from this marker); Captain Matthew Flinders, R.N. (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Gascoyne Cecil (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sidney Bechet (about 90 meters away); George Bernard Shaw (about 120 meters away); Virginia Woolf (about 120 meters away); Francisco de Miranda (about 120 meters away); Andres Bello (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . August Wilhelm von Hofmann (Wikipedia). "August Wilhelm von Hofmann (8 April 1818 – 5 May 1892) was a German chemist. After studying under Justus von Liebig at the University of Giessen, Hofmann became the first director of the Royal College of Chemistry in London, in 1845. In 1865 he returned to Germany to accept a position at the University of Berlin as a teacher and researcher. After his return he co-founded

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the German Chemical Society (Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft) (1867). In both London and Berlin, Hofmann recreated the style of laboratory instruction established by Liebig at Giessen, fostering a school of chemistry focused on experimental organic chemistry and its industrial applications....He made considerable contributions to organic chemistry....Hofmann received several significant awards in the field of chemistry, including the Royal Medal (1854), the Copley Medal (1875) and the Albert Medal (1881). He was ennobled on his seventieth birthday." (Submitted on July 11, 2018.)

Additional keywords. Fitzrovia

A.W. Hofmann Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2018

2. A.W. Hofmann Marker - Wide View

The blue plaque for August Hofmann is visible on the left, while that for Sir Charles Eastlake is visible on the right.

August Wilhelm Hofmann image. Click for full size.

Carte de Visite produced by Loescher & Petsch (image courtesy New York Academy of Medicine)

3. August Wilhelm Hofmann

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.