Otto Wichterle was a renowned Czech scientist and inventor, born on October 27, 1913, in Prostějov. He was a leading figure in macromolecular organic chemistry and is best known for his groundbreaking inventions that significantly improved and popularized soft contact lenses. His achievements stemmed from original scientific research in hydrogels. Additionally, he is credited with the invention of artificial polyamide fiber, known as nylon. Wichterle's contributions have had a lasting impact on both science and consumer products.
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Meaning of the name - Otto
wealthy, prosperous
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Otto Wichterle belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Prostějov
Place of Death: Stražisko
Educated At: Czech Technical University in Prague
Occupation: designer | university teacher | chemist | inventor | politician | teacher | writer
Spouses: Linda Wichterlová
Employers: Czech Technical University in Prague
Awards Received: honorary citizen of Prague | Recipient of the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 3rd class | R. W. Wood Prize | National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Ephemeris for October 27, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Scorpio 25 | 4 Scorpio 17 | 26 Aquarius 57 |
| Moon | 3 Libra 37 | 9 Capricorn 7 | 14 Scorpio 47 |
| Mercury | 26 Scorpio 10 | 27 Scorpio 52 | 13 Pisces 5 |
| Venus | 7 Libra 40 | 16 Libra 53 | 28 Aquarius 4 |
| Mars | 19 Cancer 6 | 24 Scorpio 15 | 5 Cancer 45 |
| Jupiter | 11 Capricorn 54 | 24 Cancer 47 | 5 Aquarius 48 |
| Saturn | 18 Gemini 16 | 25 Pisces 54 | 11 Gemini 56 |
| Uranus | 3 Aquarius 39 | 0 Gemini 27 | 8 Aquarius 39 |
| Neptune | 28 Cancer 14 | 29 Pisces 52 | 26 Cancer 3 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 1 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 29 Gemini 11 |
| Rahu | 21 Pisces 52 | 15 Pisces 38 | 15 Pisces 56 |
| Ketu | 21 Virgo 52 | 15 Virgo 38 | 15 Virgo 56 |
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