Carl Ziegler was a German chemist known for his significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for his work on the development of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst, which revolutionized the production of polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. His research laid the foundation for the modern plastics industry. Ziegler was born on November 26, 1910, in Freiburg, Germany. He studied at the University of Freiburg and later worked at various research institutions. His innovative techniques and discoveries have had a lasting impact on materials science and industrial chemistry.