Julius Plucker

Julius Plucker Net Worth

Julius Plucker was a German mathematician and physicist born on July 16, 1801. He made significant contributions to analytical geometry and was a pioneer in the study of cathode rays, which eventually led to the discovery of the electron. His work was instrumental in the development of modern physics.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 16, 1801
Birth Place Germany
Age 218 YEARS OLD
Died On May 22, 1868 (age 66)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

German Mathematician and Physicist who was known for making fundamental contributions to analytical geometry and for being a pioneer in the investigations of cathode rays which led to the electron discovery.

Before Fame

He studied at a French geometry school in Paris in 1823 and was made a professor of mathematics in 1828.

Trivia

He was the recipient of the Copley Medal from the Royal Society in 1866.

Family Life

He was born into a German family in Elberfeld, Duchy of Berg.

Associated With

Like him, Rudolf Virchow was a German scientist.

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