Fritz Haber
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Science, Agriculture
- Subcategories: Chemistry, Chemists, Farms, Farming, Rural Life
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, German History
Article abstract: Haber developed a synthetic process, now named for him, for manufacturing ammonia directly from elemental nitrogen and hydrogen. This made the commercial production of artificial fertilizers possible and has had a profound effect on global agriculture and food production.
Early Life
Fritz Haber was born on December 9, 1868, in what is the modern Polish city of Wrocław, which at that time was under Austrian control and known as Breslau. His father was the owner of a successful merchandising company that dealt in oils, resins, and...
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