Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert (August 12, 1769 – March 7, 1824)[1] was a German physicist and chemist, and professor of physics at the University of Leipzig. From 1799-1824, he published the "Annalen der Physik", of which Poggendorffs "Annalen der Physik und Chemie" was a continuation.[2]
Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert | |
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| Born | 12 August 1769 |
| Died | 7 March 1824 (aged 54) |
| Citizenship | German |
| Alma mater | University of Halle |
| Known for | Annalen der Physik |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics, Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Leipzig |
Biography
editGilbert was born in Berlin. After studying mathematics and geography in the University of Halle, he was appointed as professor in 1795. In 1811, he was appointed as professor of physics at the University of Leipzig, and remained in that post until his death. He died in Leipzig.[1]
Since 1816, he had been a correspondent of the Royal Institute of the Netherlands.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Gilbert: Ludwig Wilhelm G." Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. 1879. Archived from the original on 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
- ^ 1153-1154 (Nordisk familjebok / Uggleupplagan. 9. Fruktodling - Gossensass)
- ^ "L.W. Gilbert (1769 - 1824)". Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
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