Because chemistry did not have an agreed upon foundation, they needed to invent organizational schemes for their writing. He never used his first given name, and was known throughout his life simply as lothar meyer. For both meyer and mendeleev, writing a textbook proved to be the impetus for developing. He taught at breslau, karlsruhe, and tubingen from 1876 and is known especially for his work in the development of the periodic law, for which. His first work on the subject was produced in 1864, when he published the book modern theories of chemistry. Lothar meyer plotted the physical properties such as atomic volume, melting point and boiling point. Geneanet meyer records geneanet includes archival records, family trees, and other resources for individuals with the meyer surname, with a concentration on records and families from france and other european countries. Julius lothar meyer was born to friedrich meyer, who was a physician, and anna biermann in varel, germany.
In 1840 there were 83 meyer families living in pennsylvania. An international journal of the history of chemistry 32 suppl. Julius lothar meyer experiments and conclusions youtube. That of meyer was an expanded version of his meyer s table of 1864. Both mendeleev and meyer worked with robert bunsen. We are located in batavia, illinois, forty miles west of downtown chicago. In 1869, dmitri mendeleev and lothar meyer individually came up with their own periodic law when the elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic mass, certain sets of properties recur periodically. What did julius lothar meyer contribute to the periodic. In 1859 meyer began his career as a science educator, holding various. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most.
Lothar meyer designed a table of elements which resembles the present periodic table. The most meyer families were found in the usa in 1880. He was a contemporary and competitor of dimitri mendeleev in developing the first periodic table of. He wrote childrens books for little, brown in the 70s. Julius lothar meyer 19 august 1830 11 april 1895 was a german chemist. The reader learns about the foibles and quirks as well as the admirable ingenuity and impressive accomplishments of famous scientists who made some of the greatest discoveries of the past and present. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Julius lothar meyer and dmitri ivanovich mendeleev. He gave up a chance to be king to travel the globe with mandrake fighting evil in all its forms. Julius meyer, most often known as lothar meyer, was the son of a prominent physician and a physicians daughter. He is remembered for his independent discovery of the periodic table, although his contributions tend to be overshadowed by those of the more illustrious russian, dimitri mendeleev in most accounts. In this video, i will talking about julius lothar meyer and his experiments and conclusions. Aug 19, 2017 on august 19, 1830, german chemist julius lothar meyer was born. Part of the palgrave studies in cultural and intellectual history book series cih. The periodic table created by mendeleev and meyer 1174. Meyer contributions to the periodic table are answers.
German edition german paperback february 7, 2012 by lothar meyer author see all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rivalry over the first periodic table kim rendfeld. Being an account of the curious adventures of mary jacky faber, ships boy, and curse of the blue tattoo. Meyer, julius lothar 18301895, german chemist, was born on the 19th of august 1830, at varel in oldenburg. Meyer was one of the pioneers in developing the first periodic table of chemical elements.
This was about 43% of all the recorded meyer s in the usa. It is also interesting to note, as mentioned in this science history institute profile on meyer and mendeleev, that both were writing textbooks. His early education was centered on pathology and medicine. Both men are now important names in the history of science. Palgrave studies in cultural and intellectual history. Julius lothar meyer wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
International year of the periodic table lothar meyer. Meier and meyer are used more often in northern germany, while maier and mayer are found more frequently in southern germany. In 1869, russian chemist and teacher dmitri mendeleev 1836 1907 published a periodic table of the elements. Lothar meyer article about lothar meyer by the free dictionary. Lothar meyer is the author of in christlicher nacht. The history of the periodic table is quite extensive, going all the way back to aristotle in 340 bce. A question that faced any chemistry textbook author at that time was how to organize the presentation in the book. Lothar metz born 1939, german wrestler and olympic medalist. On august 19, 1830, german chemist julius lothar meyer was born. And while meyer s first version of his table appeared in 1864 and mendeleevs not until 1869, it is mendeleev who has become widely known as the single parent of the periodic table. German chemist julius lothar meyer was besides dmitry. Lothar meyer and dmitri ivanovich mendeleev both independently produced very similar versions of the periodic table of elements at around the same time. The periodic table was changed over time and the order has changed to have their atomic numbers in order but also by listing them by their properties.
Meyer is best remembered for his early work on the periodic table. About five years apart, both mendeleev and meyer worked with robert bunsen. During his stay, meyer s interests broadened from medicine to physiological chemistry and physical chemistry. His father, believing that an avoidance of all mental exertion would. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Translation by webmaster, with punctuation faithful to the original, except a comma was changed to a dash to improve readability. From the middle high german word meiger, meaning higher or superior, meyer was a surname often used for stewards or overseers of landholders or great farmers or leaseholderstoday a meier is a dairy farmer. By exploring the periodic system, i want to see how it fits into the composition of these textbooks. Lothar meyer mcneese2 timeline timetoast timelines. Apr 25, 2016 meyer, julius lothar 18301895, german chemist, was born on the 19th of august 1830, at varel in oldenburg. He discovered the periodic law, independently of dmitry mendeleev, at about the same time 1869.
The periodic table of elements is a listing of known elements organized by their atomic number. As early as 1864 the german physical chemist lothar meyer used a table to explain the. Russian chemistry professor dmitri mendeleev and german chemist julius lothar meyer independently published their periodic tables in 1869 and 1870, respectively. Being an account of the misadventures of jacky faber, midshipman and fine lady, and more on. The meyer family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Meyer based his laws on the atomic volume the atomic mass of an element divided by the density of its solid form, this property is called molar volume. Pennsylvania had the highest population of meyer families in 1840. Although lothar intended to become a physician, physical frailties temporarily ended his education at age fourteen. Initially, its core business centred on the manufacturing and marketing of flash lights, hinges, ash trays, camping lanterns and tennis rackets. Lothar meyers periodic table, graph and its periodicity, history.
Book from the collections of university of california language german. Each man created a periodic system of the elements. Meyer worked with dmitri mendeleev in the mid 1800s as a chemist, and in 1870, produced a periodic. Books by lothar meyer author of in christlicher nacht. His mother, the former anna sophie wilhelmine biermann, was the daughter of another physician of that town. New from stephenie meyer, midnight sun experience the story of twilight, this time from the point of view of edward preorder midnight sun now. Lothar muthel 18961964, german stage and film actor and director. He was a contemporary and competitor of dimitri mendeleev in developing the first periodic table of chemical elements.
Julius lothar meyer inventor of the periodic law scihi. He was the fourth of seven children of a physician and his wife. During his stay, meyers interests broadened from medicine to physiological chemistry and physical chemistry. Over time many scientists have contributed to the evolution of the periodic table. This treaty was quite successful, was translated into several languages and had five editions. Meyer is best known as the author of the bloody jack novels. Meyer joined bunsens laboratory at heidelberg for four months. He got the idea for his jacky faber character when he was listening to british and celtic folk music. Julius lothar meyer was born in heilbron, germany, and became one of the most influential chemists of his era. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections. Lothar meyer meyer, lothar, 18301895 books from the extended shelves.
Mendeleev, meyer, moseley and the birth of the periodic. Julius lothar meyer quotes today in science history. He was the son of a physician, and went to study medicine first at zurich university in 1851, and then, two years later, at wurzburg, where he had r. He did not publish this work until after the appearance of mendeleevs first paper on the subject in 1869. His 1869 scheme then still contained much arbitrariness and irregularities that were later. Julius lothar meyer inventor of the periodic law scihi blogscihi. The following year, german chemist lothar meyer independently published a very similar table. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lothar meyer books online.
Yet its mendeleevs name that is most associated with the periodic table and why the 150th anniversary is being. The periodic table achieved its modern form through the work of the german chemist julius lothar meyer 18301895 and the russian chemist dimitri mendeleev 18341907, both of whom focused on the relationships between atomic mass and various physical and chemical properties. Mendeleev, meyer, moseley and the birth of the periodic table this lively and humorous book focuses attention on the fact that science is a human enterprise. The history of the periodic table 2012 book archive. In a brief obituary in 1895 the book was described as not especially well. Jul 29, 2014 his final jacky faber book, wild rover no more, was published posthumously in september that year. The most modern model is one of the most useful chemistry tool today enabling people to predict many things about atoms such as their chemical, atomic and.
Julius lothar meyer 18301895 and dmitri ivanovich the periodic table is an iconic symbol of science. Lothar was the prince of the seven nations, a great union of tribes. Here well highlight some articles and posts about julius lothar meyer, whose first table of the elements was published five years before mendeleevs. Lothar meyer, german chemist who, independently of dmitry mendeleyev, developed a periodic. Though originally educated as a physician, he was chiefly interested in chemistry and physics. Lothar milde born 1934, east german athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw. W orking independently, both the chemists in 1869 proposed that on arranging elements in the increasing order of their atomic weights, similarities appear in physical and chemical properties at regular intervals. Aug 18, 20 julius lothar meyer julius lothar meyer was born on august 19, 1830 in varel, which at the time was part of the dutchy of oldenburg, and is now part of germany. Julius lothar meyer and dmitri mendeleev were professors, and in the 1860s were writing chemistry textbooks. He was one of the pioneers in developing the first periodic table of chemical elements.
On the other hand, his patience wore thin with mendeleevs tone about priority. Modern chemical theory, a lucid treatise on the fundamental principles of chemical science, contained a preliminary scheme for the arrangement of elements by atomic weight and discussed the relation between the atomic weights and the properties of the. Meyer was writing long before any of the books we have listed were published. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Julius lothar meyer and dmitri ivanovich mendeleev science.
History of periodic table in timeline popular timelines. Lothar meyer has 55 books on goodreads with 27 ratings. Julius lothar meyer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Periodic table according to lothar meyer 1870 video of a talk by michael gordin titled periodicity, priority, pedagogy. He discovered the periodic law, independently of dmitry mendeleev, at about the same time. The table consisted of 28 elements arranged from the left to right as shown below. Julius lothar meyer 18301895 meyer was born in varel, oldenburg. For both meyer and mendeleev, writing a textbook proved to be the impetus for developing the periodic tablea device to present the more than 60. Julius lothar meyer was the fourth of seven children of heinrich friedrich august jacob meyer, a prominent physician in varel. Meyer continued to give mendeleev a great deal of credit even here. Undoubtedly, the most outstanding contribution of julius lothar meyer was the development of the periodic law, fundamental for the creation of the modern table of the elements.
He became professor of chemistry at karlsruhe in 1868 where he stayed until he moved to the chair at tubingen 187695. Mendeleev and lothar meyer the internet database of periodic tables. Lothar meyer, german chemist who, independently of dmitry mendeleyev, developed a periodic classification of the chemical elements. Lothar mendes 18941974, german screenwriter and film director. Julius lothar meyer 1830 1895 fue quimico, profesor y medico aleman.