When and where was Chaim Weizmann born?
Chaim Azriel Weizmann was born on the 27th of November 1874 in the village of Motal. This location now lies within Belarus but belonged to the Russian Empire at that time.
Questions about Chaim Weizmann
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What scientific method did Chaim Weizmann develop during World War I?
Chaim Weizmann developed a method using bacterial fermentation to produce acetone. He utilized the bacterium Clostridium acetobutylicum which later bore his name to generate large quantities of acetone needed for cordite explosive propellants.
How did Chaim Weizmann influence the Balfour Declaration?
Weizmann persuaded Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to support Palestine instead of alternative locations like Uganda. By November 1917 the War Cabinet approved the declaration after meetings occurred with Herbert Samuel and David Lloyd George starting in December 1914.
Which research institute did Chaim Weizmann establish in Rehovot by 1934?
Chaim Weizmann established the Daniel Sieff Research Institute in Rehovot by 1934. Israel Sieff provided an endowment in memory of his late son before Fritz Haber accepted the directorship offer and died en route to Palestine.
When was Chaim Weizmann elected president of Israel?
Chaim Weizmann was elected president by the Knesset on the 17th of February 1949. He succeeded Ben-Gurion as chairman of the Provisional State Council two days after Israel declared independence.