Carl Bosch was a German chemist and engineer born on August 27, 1874. He is best known for his work in the development of the Haber-Bosch process, which synthesizes ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen. This process revolutionized agriculture by enabling the mass production of fertilizers, significantly increasing crop yields. In addition to his contributions to chemistry, Bosch was a prominent industrialist and served as the chairman of BASF, a major chemical company. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1931 for his work in high-pressure chemistry, further solidifying his legacy in the field of chemical engineering.