In 1963, Karl Ziegler won the Chemistry Noble Prize.
Born: 26 November 1898.
Died: 12 August 1973.
Nationality: German.
Education: University of Marburg.
Known as: Ziegler–Natta catalyst, Ziegler process, Wohl–Ziegler bromination, Thorpe–Ziegler reaction, Organoaluminium chemistry, Organolithium reagent.
Awards: Liebig Medal (1935), War Merit Cross 2nd Class (1940), Werner von Siemens Ring (1961), Nobel Prize for Chemistry (1963).
Fields: Organic chemistry.
