August Hertwig

German university professor (1872–1955)
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August Hertwig

Summary

August Hertwig is a human[1]. Born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1872[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on April 14, 1955[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6].

Key Facts

  • August Hertwig's place of birth was Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2].
  • August Hertwig died in Berlin[4].
  • August Hertwig was born on March 20, 1872[3].
  • August Hertwig died on April 14, 1955[5].
  • August Hertwig held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • August Hertwig's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Among August Hertwig's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[8].
  • August Hertwig's education included a stint at Technische Universität Berlin[9].
  • August Hertwig's education included a stint at Technical University of Darmstadt[10].
  • August Hertwig received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[11].
  • August Hertwig received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12].
  • August Hertwig was a member of Akademischer Verein Motiv Berlin[13].
  • August Hertwig is recorded as male[14].
  • August Hertwig's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • August Hertwig supervised Jakob Dondorff as a doctoral student[16].
  • August Hertwig's archives at is recorded as RWTH Aachen University Archive[17].
  • August Hertwig's family name is recorded as Hertwig[18].
  • August Hertwig's given name is recorded as August[19].
  • August Hertwig studied under Heinrich Müller-Breslau[20].
  • August Hertwig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • August Hertwig's name in native language is recorded as August Hertwig[22].
  • August Hertwig's writing language is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

August Hertwig's place of birth was Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2]. He was born on March 20, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at Technische Universität Berlin[9], a public research university[24], in Germany[25], founded in 1946[26], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[27] and Technical University of Darmstadt[10], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1877[30]. August Hertwig studied under Heinrich Müller-Breslau[20].

Career and Affiliations

August Hertwig worked as a university teacher[6]. He was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[8]. He supervised Jakob Dondorff as a doctoral student[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[11], a grade of an order[31], in Prussia[32] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12], an art prize[33], in Nazi Germany[34], founded in 1932[35].

Death and Burial

August Hertwig died on April 14, 1955[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was August Hertwig born?

August Hertwig was born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2].

Where did August Hertwig die?

August Hertwig passed away in Berlin[4].

What did August Hertwig do for work?

August Hertwig worked as university teacher[6].

Where did August Hertwig go to school?

August Hertwig was educated at Technische Universität Berlin[9] and Technical University of Darmstadt[10].

What awards did August Hertwig receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[11] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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