Franz S. Exner
Austrian physicist (1849–1926)
Biography
Franz Serafin Exner jun. (Austrian German: [ˈfrants ˈɛksnɐ]; 24 March 1849 – 15 November 1926) was an Austrian physicist and professor at the University of Vienna. He is known for pioneering physical chemistry education in Austria. The early introduction to university curricula of subjects such as radioactivity, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, electricity in the atmosphere, and color theory in Austria are often credited to him.
He advised many notable students including Stefan Meyer, Erwin Schrödinger, and Marian Smoluchowski.
Exner was associated with Herbartianism and helped transmit Johann Friedrich Herbart's philosophy into Austrian academic life.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Read the full article
Advertisement
Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- University of Vienna
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Friederike Exner
- Parents
- Franz ExnerCharlotte Dusensy
- Siblings
- Marie von FrischAdolf ExnerSigmund ExnerKarl Exner
Quick answers about Franz S. Exner
- How old was Franz S. Exner?
- Franz S. Exner died on November 15, 1926 at the age of 77.
- When is Franz S. Exner's birthday?
- Franz S. Exner was born on March 24, 1849.
- Where was Franz S. Exner born?
- Franz S. Exner was born in Vienna.
- What is Franz S. Exner's zodiac sign?
- Franz S. Exner's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Franz S. Exner's nationality?
- Franz S. Exner is a citizen of Austria.
- What does Franz S. Exner do?
- Franz S. Exner is known as physicist, university teacher.
- Who has Franz S. Exner been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Franz S. Exner's spouse is or was Friederike Exner.
