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Gustav Ludwig Hertz was a German physicist. Born on 22 July 1887 in Hamburg, Hertz died on 30 October 1975 in East Berlin at the age of 88.
Notable works include Franck–Hertz experiment. Hertz studied at Frederick William University Berlin and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Honours include Nobel Prize in Physics, Stalin Prize and Max Planck Medal, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 89 languages, Gustav Ludwig Hertz is No. 36,109 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 July 1887, Hamburg
- Died
- 30 October 1975, East Berlin (aged 88)
- Country
- East Germany
- Known as
- Physicist, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Frederick William University Berlin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 89
Did you know
88
Lived to 88.
22 Jul
Shares a birthday with Selena Gomez and Willem Dafoe.
163
One of 163 people in the Index born in Hamburg, with Johannes Brahms.
89
Has a Wikipedia article in 89 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Gustav Ludwig Hertz
- SpouseEllen Dihlmann
- ChildCarl Hellmuth Hertz
Honours and works
Awards
- Nobel Prize in Physics1925
- Stalin Prize1951
- Max Planck Medal1951
- Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes1959
- Helmholtz Medal1959
- Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
- National Prize of East Germany
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Notable works
- Franck–Hertz experiment
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