Citizenship German Name Ludwig Gilbert Fields Physics, Chemistry Role Physicist | Residence Leipzig, Germany Alma mater University of Halle Known for Annalen der Physik | |
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Born 12 August 1769
Berlin ( 1769-08-12 ) Died March 7, 1824, Leipzig, Germany Education Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg | ||
Institutions University of Leipzig | ||
Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert (12 August 1769 – 7 March 1824) 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.
Biography
Gilbert 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.
Since 1816 he had been a correspondent of the Royal Institute of the Netherlands.
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