Carl Auer von Welsbach
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an Austrian scientist and inventor, who separated didymium into the elements neodymium and praseodymium in 1885.

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Born
Carl Auer 1 September 1858 Vienna, Austrian Empire
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Died
4 August 1929 (aged 70) Mölbling, Austria
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Nationality
Austrian
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Known for
rare-earth elements discovery of praseodymium discovery of neodymium discovery of lutetium lighting improvements
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Fields
Chemistry
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Alma mater
University of Vienna University of Heidelberg
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Awards
Elliott Cresson Medal (1900) Wilhelm Exner Medal (1921)
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Spouse(s)
Marie Anna Nimpfer (1869–1950) : 83
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Austria
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Doctoral advisor
Robert Bunsen
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era
1800+
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Other names
Carl Freiherr Auer von Welsbach