The Saga of Hermann Staudinger
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
Leaderboard Rank
#471 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Hermann Staudinger (German: [ˈhɛʁman ˈʃtaʊ̯dɪŋɐ] ; 23 March 1881 – 8 September 1965) was a German organic chemist who demonstrated the existence of macromolecules, which he characterized as polymers.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
For this work he received the 1953 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
For this work he received the 1953 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
