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Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Dutch physicist, Nobel prize winner (1853-1926)

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Heike Kamerlingh Onnes was a Dutch experimental physicist who became the first to liquefy helium, cooling it to near 1.5 kelvin (K). For this work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1913.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Groningen wd
Died
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Place of death
Leiden wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands wd
Occupation
physicist, inventor, university teacher, scientist wd
Education
Heidelberg University, University of Groningen wd
Spouse
Maria Adriana Wilhelmina Elisabeth Bijleveld wd

Positions held wd

  • rector magnificus of Leiden University (1903–1904)

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Physics (1913)
  • Rumford Medal (1912)
  • Matteucci Medal (1910)
  • Franklin Medal (1915)
  • Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1916)

Questions

When was Heike Kamerlingh Onnes born?
Heike Kamerlingh Onnes was born on 21 September 1853 in Groningen.
What positions has Heike Kamerlingh Onnes held?
Positions held by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes include: rector magnificus of Leiden University (1903–1904).
Where did Heike Kamerlingh Onnes study?
Heike Kamerlingh Onnes was educated at Heidelberg University, University of Groningen.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Heike Kamerlingh Onnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q62891 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Grab Heike Kamerlingh Onnes.jpg by Harvey Kneeslapper (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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