Karl Richard Hornberger
Karl Richard Hornberger (born January 25, 1849 in Langenburg , † April 2, 1918 in Münden ) was a German scientist.
Life
After graduating from high school, Karl Richard Hornberger studied natural sciences at the University of Erlangen and received his doctorate on June 28, 1875 under Eugen von Gorup-Besánez .
In 1883 he became an academic teacher for mineralogy and soil science at the Royal Forest Academy in Münden.
Between October 1, 1889 and January 1, 1890 he was awarded the title of professor.
Hornberger later took over the subjects of physics and meteorology in Münden and became head of the forest chemistry laboratory. He was a privy councilor.
On November 24, 1887, Karl Richard Hornberger was accepted into the Leopoldina as a member ( matriculation no. 2701 ) .
Fonts
- Some compounds of zirconium . Inaugural dissertation, Junge & Sohn, Erlangen 1875
literature
- Willi Ule : History of the Imperial Leopoldine-Carolinian German Academy of Natural Scientists during the years 1852–1887 . With a look back at the earlier times of its existence. In commission at Wilh. Engelmann in Leipzig, Halle 1889, list of members according to the chronological order of their entry from 1860 to December 31, 1887, p. 235 ( archive.org ).
Web links
- Member entry of Karl Richard Hornberger at the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina
Individual evidence
- ^ Yearbook of the Prussian Forest and Hunting Legislation and Administration, 16, Berlin 1884, p. 52 digitized
- ^ Yearbook of the Prussian Forest and Hunting Legislation and Administration, 23, Berlin 1891, p. 42 digitized
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hornberger, Karl Richard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German natural scientist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 25, 1849 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Langenburg |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 2, 1918 |
| Place of death | Münden |