August Bernthsen

German chemist (1855-1931)
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August Bernthsen

Summary

August Bernthsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Krefeld[2]. He was born on August 29, 1855[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on November 26, 1931[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 (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • August Bernthsen's place of birth was Krefeld[2].
  • August Bernthsen died in Heidelberg[4].
  • August Bernthsen was born on August 29, 1855[3].
  • August Bernthsen died on November 26, 1931[5].
  • August Bernthsen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • August Bernthsen worked as a chemist[6].
  • August Bernthsen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among August Bernthsen's employers was Heidelberg University[10].
  • August Bernthsen was employed by BASF[11].
  • August Bernthsen was educated at Heidelberg University[12].
  • August Bernthsen received the Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[13].
  • August Bernthsen received the Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[14].
  • August Bernthsen was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • August Bernthsen is recorded as male[16].
  • August Bernthsen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • August Bernthsen's Commons category is recorded as August Bernthsen[18].
  • August Bernthsen's archives at is recorded as Q28738685[19].
  • August Bernthsen's family name is recorded as Bernthsen[20].
  • August Bernthsen's given name is recorded as August[21].
  • August Bernthsen's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[22].
  • August Bernthsen's described by source is recorded as Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[23].
  • August Bernthsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • August Bernthsen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'August Bernthsen'}[25].
  • August Bernthsen's writing language is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

August Bernthsen was born in Krefeld[2]. He was born on August 29, 1855[3].

Education

August Bernthsen was educated at Heidelberg University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Heidelberg University[10], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1386[29], headquartered in Heidelberg[30] and BASF[11], a business[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Ludwigshafen[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[13], an award[35], in Germany[36] and Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[14], an award[37], in Germany[38].

Death and Burial

August Bernthsen died on November 26, 1931[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for August Bernthsen include Bernthsen acridine synthesis[39], an eponymous chemical reaction[40].

Why It Matters

August Bernthsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Bernthsen acridine synthesis[39], an eponymous chemical reaction[40].

FAQs

Where was August Bernthsen born?

August Bernthsen's place of birth was Krefeld[2].

Where did August Bernthsen die?

August Bernthsen passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did August Bernthsen do for work?

August Bernthsen worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did August Bernthsen go to school?

August Bernthsen was educated at Heidelberg University[12].

What awards did August Bernthsen receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[13] and Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[14].

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  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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