Heinrich Otto Wieland
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Heinrich Otto Wieland Net Worth

Heinrich Otto Wieland was a German scientist who won the 1927 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his investigations of the constitution of the bile acids. He was a renowned academic with encyclopedic knowledge in all branches of chemistry, and is known as the father of biochemistry. His discoveries covered a wide range of subjects, and he was the first to synthesize arsenical diphenylaminechlorarsine, although it was later named Adamsite after Roger Adam. Wieland was also a kind and brave man, risking his own life to save his Jewish students from the Nazis.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Father of Biochemistry
Birth Day June 04, 1877
Birth Place Pforzheim, German
Age 142 YEARS OLD
Died On 5 August 1957(1957-08-05) (aged 80)\nStarnberg, Bavaria, West Germany
Birth Sign Cancer
Alma mater University of Munich
Known for Bile acids research
Awards Nobel Prize for Chemistry (1927) Otto Hahn Prize for Chemistry and Physics (1955) Fellow of the Royal Society
Fields Chemistry
Institutions Technical University of Munich 1913–21, University of Freiburg 1921–25, University of Munich 1925-
Doctoral advisor Johannes Thiele
Doctoral students Rolf Huisgen, Leopold Horner

💰 Net worth

Heinrich Otto Wieland, also known as the Father of Biochemistry in Germany, is a renowned figure in the field of biochemistry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be between $100K and $1M. Wieland's significant contributions to the study of chemical processes in living organisms have earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades throughout his career. His groundbreaking research on the structure of natural substances, such as bile acids and cholesterol, not only revolutionized the understanding of biochemistry but also provided crucial insights into the development of life-saving drugs. Despite his immense scientific achievements, Wieland's humble net worth underscores his dedication to his research and the pursuit of knowledge, rather than material wealth.

Biography/Timeline

1846

Heinrich's Father, Theodor Wieland (1846–1928) was a pharmacist with a doctorate in chemistry. He owned a gold and silver refinery in Pforzheim. Heinrich Wieland was a cousin of Helene Boehringer, the wife of Albert Boehringer, who was the founder of Boehringer-Ingelheim. From 1915 to the end of 1920, he was advisor at Boehringer-Ingelheim and during this time he established the first scientific department of the company.

1877

Heinrich Otto Wieland (4 June 1877 – 5 August 1957) was a German Chemist. He won the 1927 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research into the bile acids.

1901

In 1901 Wieland received his doctorate at the University of Munich while studying under Johannes Thiele. In 1904 he completed his habilitation, then continued to teach at the university and starting in 1907 was a consultant for Boehringer-Ingelheim. In 1914 he became associate professor for special topics in organic chemistry, and Director of the Organic Division of the State Laboratory in Munich. From 1917 to 1918 Wieland worked in the Service of the (KWI) Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physical Chemistry and Elektrochemistry in Dahlem then led by Fritz Haber as an alternative to regular military Service. There he was involved in weapons research for instance finding new synthetic routes for mustard gas. He is also credited with the first synthesis of Adamsite.

1913

From 1913 to 1921, he was Professor at the Technical University of Munich. He then moved to the University of Freiburg as successor of Ludwig Gattermann (he also assumed responsibility for Gattermanns famous cookbook). In Freiburg he started working on toad poisons and bile acids. In association with Boehringer-Ingelheim he worked on synthetic alkaloids such as morphine and strychnine

1925

In 1925 Wieland succeeded Richard Willstätter as Chemistry Professor at the University of Munich.

1937

Eva Wieland, Heinrich Wieland's daughter, was married to Feodor Lynen on 14 May 1937.

1941

In 1941, Wieland isolated the toxin alpha-amanitin, the principal active agent of one of the world's most poisonous mushrooms Amanita phalloides.

1964

Since 1964, the Heinrich Wieland Prize has been awarded annually. First to promote research on chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and clinical Medicine of lipids and related substances, nowadays the prize is awarded for outstanding research on biologically active molecules and systems in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology as well as on their clinical importance. The prize is among the most treasured international science awards and has a successful history of over 50 years. The Heinrich Wieland Prize has been sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim from 2000 to 2010. From 2011, it has been awarded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation. The awardees have always been selected by an independent Board of Trustees. Since 2014, it has been endowed with 100,000 euros.

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