Archibald Reiss

forensic scientist (1875-1929)
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Archibald Reiss

Summary

Archibald Reiss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hausach[2]. He was born on July 8, 1875[3]. He died in Belgrade[4]. He died on August 7, 1929[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], opinion journalist[7], and criminologist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Reiss's place of birth was Hausach[2].
  • Archibald Reiss passed away in Belgrade[4].
  • Archibald Reiss was born on July 8, 1875[3].
  • Archibald Reiss died on August 7, 1929[5].
  • Archibald Reiss held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Archibald Reiss held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Archibald Reiss's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Archibald Reiss worked as an opinion journalist[7].
  • Archibald Reiss worked as a criminologist[8].
  • Archibald Reiss's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Archibald Reiss was employed by University of Lausanne[13].
  • Archibald Reiss's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[14].
  • Archibald Reiss received the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Archibald Reiss is recorded as male[16].
  • Archibald Reiss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Archibald Reiss's Commons category is recorded as Archibald Reiss[18].
  • Archibald Reiss earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry[19].
  • Archibald Reiss's family name is recorded as Reiss[20].
  • Archibald Reiss's given name is recorded as Rodolphe[21].
  • Archibald Reiss's given name is recorded as Archibald[22].
  • Archibald Reiss's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Lausanne[23].
  • Archibald Reiss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Archibald Reiss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hausach[2], Archibald Reiss… he was born on July 8, 1875[3].

Education

Archibald Reiss was educated at University of Lausanne[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], opinion journalist[7], and criminologist[8]. Archibald Reiss's field of work was chemistry[12]. He was employed by University of Lausanne[13].

Recognition

Archibald Reiss received the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Archibald Reiss died on August 7, 1929[5]. He passed away in Belgrade[4].

Why It Matters

Archibald Reiss has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Reiss born?

Archibald Reiss was born in Hausach[2].

Where did Archibald Reiss die?

Archibald Reiss passed away in Belgrade[4].

What did Archibald Reiss do for work?

Archibald Reiss worked as university teacher[6], opinion journalist[7], and criminologist[8].

Where did Archibald Reiss go to school?

Archibald Reiss was educated at University of Lausanne[14].

What awards did Archibald Reiss receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry
    Given name Rodolphe, Archibald
    Place of birth Hausach
    Employer University of Lausanne
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