Alexander Classen

German chemist (1843-1934)
Person human Q97182
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Alexander Classen

Summary

Alexander Classen is a human[1]. Born in Aachen[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1843[3]. He died in Aachen[4]. He died on January 28, 1934[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Classen was born in Aachen[2].
  • Alexander Classen passed away in Aachen[4].
  • Alexander Classen was born on April 13, 1843[3].
  • Alexander Classen died on January 28, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Aachen East Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Alexander Classen was Erwin Classen[10].
  • Alexander Classen held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Alexander Classen's professions included chemist[6].
  • Alexander Classen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Classen's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Among Alexander Classen's employers was RWTH Aachen University[13].
  • Alexander Classen's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Alexander Classen's education included a stint at University of Giessen[15].
  • Alexander Classen was a member of VDI – The Association of German Engineers[16].
  • Alexander Classen is recorded as male[17].
  • Alexander Classen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alexander Classen's family name is recorded as Classen[19].
  • Alexander Classen's given name is recorded as Alexander[20].
  • Alexander Classen's work location is recorded as Aachen[21].
  • Alexander Classen's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Alexander Classen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Alexander Classen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Alexander Classen'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Classen was born in Aachen[2]. He was born on April 13, 1843[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1809[27], headquartered in Berlin[28] and University of Giessen[15], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1607[31], headquartered in Giessen[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Alexander Classen's field of work was chemistry[12]. He was employed by RWTH Aachen University[13].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Classen was Erwin Classen[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Classen died on January 28, 1934[5]. He died in Aachen[4]. He is buried at Aachen East Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Classen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Classen born?

Born in Aachen[2], Alexander Classen…

Where did Alexander Classen die?

Alexander Classen passed away in Aachen[4].

What did Alexander Classen do for work?

Alexander Classen worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexander Classen go to school?

Alexander Classen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14] and University of Giessen[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . VDI-Z Integrierte Produktion. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation chemist, university teacher
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