Andreas Rett

Austrian writer (1924–1997)
Person human Q78748
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Andreas Rett

Summary

Andreas Rett is a human[1]. Born in Fürth[2], he… he was born on January 2, 1924[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 25, 2024[5]. He worked as a neurologist[6] and physician writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Andreas Rett's place of birth was Fürth[2].
  • Andreas Rett died in Vienna[4].
  • Andreas Rett was born on January 2, 1924[3].
  • Andreas Rett died on April 25, 2024[5].
  • A child of Andreas Rett was Barbara Rett[9].
  • Andreas Rett held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Andreas Rett's professions included neurologist[6].
  • Andreas Rett worked as a physician writer[7].
  • Andreas Rett's field of work was pediatrics[11].
  • Among Andreas Rett's employers was University of Vienna[12].
  • Andreas Rett was educated at University of Innsbruck[13].
  • Andreas Rett received the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14].
  • Andreas Rett received the City of Vienna award for medicine[15].
  • Andreas Rett was a member of Hitler Youth[16].
  • Andreas Rett is recorded as male[17].
  • Andreas Rett's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Andreas Rett was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Andreas Rett's Commons category is recorded as Andreas Rett[20].
  • Andreas Rett's family name is recorded as Rett[21].
  • Andreas Rett's given name is recorded as Andreas[22].
  • Andreas Rett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Andreas Rett's place of birth was Fürth[2]. He was born on January 2, 1924[3].

Education

Andreas Rett was educated at University of Innsbruck[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include neurologist[6] and physician writer[7]. Andreas Rett's field of work was pediatrics[11]. Among his employers was University of Vienna[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14] and City of Vienna award for medicine[15], a science award[24], in Austria[25], founded in 1982[26].

Personal Life

A child of Andreas Rett was Barbara Rett[9]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

Death and Burial

Andreas Rett died on April 25, 2024[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Andreas Rett include Rett syndrome[27], a designated intractable/rare disease[28].

Why It Matters

Andreas Rett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He is credited with the discovery of Rett syndrome[31], a designated intractable/rare disease[32]. Entities named for him include Rett syndrome[27], a designated intractable/rare disease[28].

FAQs

Where was Andreas Rett born?

Andreas Rett's place of birth was Fürth[2].

Where did Andreas Rett die?

Andreas Rett passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Andreas Rett do for work?

Andreas Rett worked as neurologist[6] and physician writer[7].

Where did Andreas Rett go to school?

Andreas Rett was educated at University of Innsbruck[13].

What awards did Andreas Rett receive?

Honors received include Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14] and City of Vienna award for medicine[15].

What did Andreas Rett discover?

Andreas Rett is credited as discoverer of Rett syndrome[31].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . bizeps.or.at. bizeps.or.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . bizeps.or.at. bizeps.or.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Who Named It?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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