Alfred Bielschowsky

German ophthalmologist (1871–1940)
Person human Q96877
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Alfred Bielschowsky

Summary

Alfred Bielschowsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Namysłów[2]. He was born on December 11, 1871[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on January 5, 1940[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Bielschowsky was born in Namysłów[2].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky died in Manhattan[4].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky was born on December 11, 1871[3].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky died on January 5, 1940[5].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky is buried at Dartmouth College Cemetery[9].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky held citizenship in Poland[10].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's professions included ophthalmologist[6].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Among Alfred Bielschowsky's employers was University of Wrocław[14].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky was employed by University of Marburg[15].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[18].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's education included a stint at Leipzig University[19].
  • A notable student of Alfred Bielschowsky was Carl Strehl[20].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky is recorded as male[22].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Bielschowsky[24].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's family name is recorded as Bielschowsky[25].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's given name is recorded as Alfred[26].
  • Alfred Bielschowsky's work location is recorded as Leipzig[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Bielschowsky's place of birth was Namysłów[2]. He was born on December 11, 1871[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; University of Wrocław[18], a university[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1702[38]; and Leipzig University[19], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1409[41], headquartered in Leipzig[42]. Alfred Bielschowsky studied under Hubert Sattler[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leipzig University[13], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1409[46], headquartered in Leipzig[47]; University of Wrocław[14], a university[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1702[50]; and University of Marburg[15], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1527[53], headquartered in Marburg[54]. A notable student of Alfred Bielschowsky was Carl Strehl[20].

Personal Life

Alfred Bielschowsky's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Death and Burial

Alfred Bielschowsky died on January 5, 1940[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Dartmouth College Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alfred Bielschowsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Bielschowsky born?

Alfred Bielschowsky was born in Namysłów[2].

Where did Alfred Bielschowsky die?

Alfred Bielschowsky passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Alfred Bielschowsky do for work?

Alfred Bielschowsky worked as ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alfred Bielschowsky go to school?

Alfred Bielschowsky was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], Heidelberg University[17], University of Wrocław[18], and Leipzig University[19].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Namysłów
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  2. 23d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Namysłów
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ethnic group Jewish people
    Place of burial Dartmouth College Cemetery
    Occupation ophthalmologist, university teacher
    Employer Leipzig University, University of Wrocław, University of Marburg
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