Gotthilf Hagen 1797 – 1884

Biography

Gotthilf Hagen was born on March 3, 1797, in Königsberg, where he began his journey into the world of scientific inquiry. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the study of physics, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge during a transformative period in European intellectual history. His career spanned nearly a century, allowing him to witness and participate in the remarkable progress of his field.

In his later years, Hagen lived in Berlin, where he continued his work and built a legacy of scientific achievement. He passed away on February 3, 1884, having lived a long and productive life dedicated to understanding the natural world. His final resting place is the Invalids’ Cemetery in Berlin, a fitting tribute to a man whose life was shaped by disciplined inquiry and scholarly pursuit.