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About Otto Hahn
Otto Hahn was a German chemist who was a forerunner in the fields of radioactivity and radiochemistry. He won the 1944 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of nuclear fission.
Early Life and Works
German-born Hahn had dreams of becoming a chemistry professor and decided to attend the University College London, England, where he worked as an assistant to Sir William Ramsay, the Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases. During his studies under Ramsay, he discovered a new isotope called radiothorium and was inspired to branch into the field of radioactivity.
He moved back to Germany, where he continued his studies at the University of Berlin and discovered mesothorium I, which became an important part of medical radiation treatment. Hahn spent the next 20 years making several other important contributions to radioactivity, stopping briefly to serve in World War I.
Accomplishments
Hahn’s biggest discovery came in 1934 when he discovered the fission of uranium while working with fellow scientist Fritz Strassman. This discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944, and it helped in the creation of the atomic bomb.
He won other notable awards, including the Emil Fishche Medal of the Society of German Chemists and the Goethe Medal. He was also conferred honorary memberships in various scientific societies and academies.
Personal Life
In 1913, Hahn married Edith Junghans, and they had one child together. Hahn died in 1968 in Germany. He was 89.
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F.A.Q. about Otto Hahn
When is his birthday?
Otto Hahn's birthday is on March 8, 1879.
In how many days is his birthday?
Otto's birthday is in 157 days
How old was Otto when he died?
He was 89 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 28, 1968.
How old would he be today?
Otto Hahn would be 144 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Otto from?
He was born in Frankfurt am Main.