Alfred Philippson

Summary

Alfred Philippson is a human^[1]. He was born in Bonn^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1864^[3]. He passed away in Bonn^[4]. He died on March 28, 1953^[5]. He worked as a geologist^[6], geographer^[7], and university teacher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Bonn^[2], Alfred Philippson…
• Alfred Philippson passed away in Bonn^[4].
• Alfred Philippson was born on January 1, 1864^[3].
• Alfred Philippson died on March 28, 1953^[5].
• Alfred Philippson is buried at Jewish cemetery Bonn-Castell^[10].
• Alfred Philippson's father was Ludwig Philippson^[11].
• Alfred Philippson held citizenship in Germany^[12].
• Alfred Philippson worked as a geologist^[6].
• Alfred Philippson worked as a geographer^[7].
• Alfred Philippson's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Among Alfred Philippson's employers was University of Bonn^[13].
• Among Alfred Philippson's employers was University of Bern^[14].
• Among Alfred Philippson's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[15].
• Alfred Philippson was educated at University of Bonn^[16].
• Alfred Philippson's education included a stint at Leipzig University^[17].
• Alfred Philippson received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[18].
• Alfred Philippson received the Carl-Ritter-Medal^[19].
• Alfred Philippson received the Gustav-Steinmann Medal^[20].
• Alfred Philippson received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens^[21].
• Alfred Philippson was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina^[22].
• Alfred Philippson is recorded as male^[23].
• Alfred Philippson's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Alfred Philippson's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Philippson^[25].
• Alfred Philippson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[26].
• Alfred Philippson's family name is recorded as Philippson^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bonn^[2], Alfred Philippson… he was born on January 1, 1864^[3]. His father was Ludwig Philippson^[11].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn^[16], a public research university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1818^[30], headquartered in Bonn^[31] and Leipzig University^[17], a public university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1409^[34], headquartered in Leipzig^[35]. Alfred Philippson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist^[6], geographer^[7], and university teacher^[8]. Employers include University of Bonn^[13], a public research university^[36], in Germany^[37], founded in 1818^[38], headquartered in Bonn^[39]; University of Bern^[14], a comprehensive university^[40], in Switzerland^[41], founded in 1834^[42], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne^[43]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[15], a public university^[44], in Germany^[45], founded in 1502^[46], headquartered in Halle (Saale)^[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[18], a grade of an order^[48], in Germany^[49]; Carl-Ritter-Medal^[19], a science award^[50], in Germany^[51], founded in 1878^[52]; Gustav-Steinmann Medal^[20], a science award^[53], in Germany^[54], founded in 1938^[55]; and honorary doctor of the University of Athens^[21], an award^[56], in Greece^[57].

Death and Burial

Alfred Philippson died on March 28, 1953^[5]. He died in Bonn^[4]. Burial took place at Jewish cemetery Bonn-Castell^[10].

Why It Matters

Alfred Philippson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Philippson born?

Alfred Philippson was born in Bonn^[2].

Where did Alfred Philippson die?

Alfred Philippson died in Bonn^[4].

Who were Alfred Philippson's parents?

Alfred Philippson's father was Ludwig Philippson^[11].

What did Alfred Philippson do for work?

Alfred Philippson worked as geologist^[6], geographer^[7], and university teacher^[8].

Where did Alfred Philippson go to school?

Alfred Philippson was educated at University of Bonn^[16] and Leipzig University^[17].

What awards did Alfred Philippson receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[18], Carl-Ritter-Medal^[19], Gustav-Steinmann Medal^[20], and honorary doctor of the University of Athens^[21].