FAQ About Fritz Haber

Fritz Haber's personal life significantly influenced his career, particularly through his first wife, Clara Immerwahr, who was also a chemist. Clara's opposition to his work on chemical weapons reflects the personal and ethical conflicts Haber faced. Her tragic suicide deeply affected him, although he continued his career amidst the challenges. His family background, conversion from Judaism to Protestantism, and later life challenges, all intersected with his one-time nationalistic drive and scientific ambitions.