Hermann Staudinger Scientist

Hermann Staudinger (23 March 1881 – 8 September 1965) was a German chemist who demonstrated the existence of macromolecules, which he characterized as polymers. For this work he received the 1953 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is also known for his discovery of ketenes and of the Staudinger reaction.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 23, 1881
Birth place	German Empire , Worms Germany , Grand Duchy of Hesse
Date of death	September 08, 1965
Place of death	West Germany , Freiburg im Breisgau
Education	Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
Known for	Polymer chemistry