Baltic German chemist (1853–1932). Wilhelm Ostwald was born on 2 September 1853 in what is now Latvia. Wilhelm Ostwald is remembered as a chemist, Esperantist and inventor, a citizen of Germany and the Russian Empire. Notable works include “Ostwald process”, “law of dilution” and “Ostwald ripening”.
Before and after
- 30 March 1853Birth of Vincent van Gogh
- 5 July 1853Birth of Cecil John Rhodes
- 8 July 1853Commodore Perry's black ships arrive in Japan
- 18 July 1853Birth of Hendrik Lorentz
- 2 September 1853Birth of Wilhelm Ostwald
- 21 September 1853Birth of Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
- from October 1853 to February 1856Crimean War
- 1854Founding of Dadiani Palaces Historical and Architectural Museum
- from 17 February 1854 to 31 May 1902Orange Free State
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