# Max Planck

German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, one of the most fundamental pillars of modern physics. His discovery that energy is radiated and absorbed in discrete packets called "quanta" earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918 and launched a revolution in science.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** April 23, 1858
- **Birthplace:** Kiel, Germany
- **Nationality:** German
- **Occupation:** theoretical physicist
- **Category:** Scholars & Educators
- **Also Known As:** Father of Quantum Theory

## Overview

Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck was a German theoretical physicist. He won the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics "for the services he rendered to the advancement of physics by his discovery of energy quanta".

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Max Planck. German theoretical physicist (1858–1947)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck

## Timeline

### 1858 — Birth
Birth of Max Planck.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

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