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Friedrich Bergius

German chemist (1884–1949)

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Friedrich Karl Rudolf Bergius was a German chemist known for the Bergius process for producing synthetic fuel from coal, Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of contributions to the invention and development of chemical high-pressure methods. Having worked with IG Farben during World War II, his citizenship came into question following the war, causing him to ultimately flee to Argentina, where he acted as adviser to the Ministry of Industry.

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Born
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Place of birth
Złotniki wd
Died
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Place of death
Buenos Aires wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
chemist, university teacher wd
Political party
Nazi Party wd
Education
University of Wrocław, Leipzig University wd

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1931)
  • Wilhelm Exner Medal (1937)
  • Liebig Medal (1928)
  • Melchett Medal (1934)
  • honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) (1931)
  • Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University (1927)

Questions

When was Friedrich Bergius born?
Friedrich Bergius was born on 11 October 1884 in Złotniki.
Where did Friedrich Bergius study?
Friedrich Bergius was educated at University of Wrocław, Leipzig University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Friedrich Bergius · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q76614 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bergius.jpg by Nobel Foundation (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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