Science · 1864–1941

Walther Hermann Nernst — Age & Birthday

Born: 25 June 1864 · Died: 18 November 1941 · Age at death: 77

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Walther Hermann Nernst died aged 77. He was born on 25 June 1864 and died on 18 November 1941.

Nobel Prize-winning chemist who formulated the third law of thermodynamics

Did you know?He invented a precursor to the modern neon light and developed an early electric piano that used radio valves for sound.

Walther Hermann Nernst (German pronunciation:; 25 June 1864 – 18 November 1941) was a German physical chemist known for his work in thermodynamics, physical chemistry, electrochemistry, and solid-state physics.

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Age at death: 77
Years since death: 84

Born: June 25, 1864 · Wąbrzeźno, Poland
Died: November 18, 1941
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Science

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