Carl Hermann Credner

German geologist (1841-1913)
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Carl Hermann Credner

Summary

Carl Hermann Credner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gotha[2]. He was born on October 1, 1841[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on July 21, 1913[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl Hermann Credner was born in Gotha[2].
  • Carl Hermann Credner passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was born on October 1, 1841[3].
  • Carl Hermann Credner died on July 21, 1913[5].
  • Burial took place at Neuer Johannisfriedhof, Leipzig[9].
  • Among Carl Hermann Credner's spouses was Marie Credner[10].
  • Carl Hermann Credner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Carl Hermann Credner worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Carl Hermann Credner's employers was Leipzig University[12].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was educated at University of Göttingen[13].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was educated at University of Wrocław[14].
  • Carl Hermann Credner received the Geheimer Bergrat[15].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Carl Hermann Credner was a member of Corps Silesia Breslau zu Frankfurt (Oder)[18].
  • Carl Hermann Credner is recorded as male[19].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Credner[21].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's family name is recorded as Credner[22].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's given name is recorded as Carl[23].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's given name is recorded as Hermann[24].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's work location is recorded as Leipzig[25].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Carl Hermann Credner's described by source is recorded as Sächsisches Schriftsteller-Lexicon[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Hermann Credner was born in Gotha[2]. He was born on October 1, 1841[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Wrocław[14], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Carl Hermann Credner was employed by Leipzig University[12].

Recognition

Carl Hermann Credner received the Geheimer Bergrat[15].

Personal Life

Among Carl Hermann Credner's spouses was Marie Credner[10].

Death and Burial

Carl Hermann Credner died on July 21, 1913[5]. He died in Leipzig[4]. Burial took place at Neuer Johannisfriedhof, Leipzig[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Carl Hermann Credner include he award[35], an award[36].

Why It Matters

Carl Hermann Credner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include he award[35], an award[36].

FAQs

Where was Carl Hermann Credner born?

Carl Hermann Credner's place of birth was Gotha[2].

Where did Carl Hermann Credner die?

Carl Hermann Credner died in Leipzig[4].

Who was Carl Hermann Credner married to?

Carl Hermann Credner's spouses include Marie Credner[10].

What did Carl Hermann Credner do for work?

Carl Hermann Credner worked as paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Carl Hermann Credner go to school?

Carl Hermann Credner was educated at University of Göttingen[13] and University of Wrocław[14].

What awards did Carl Hermann Credner receive?

Honors received include Geheimer Bergrat[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation paleontologist, university teacher
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