Carl von Eicken

German university teacher (1873-1960)
Person human Q106982
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Carl von Eicken

Summary

Carl von Eicken is a human[1]. He was born in Mülheim an der Ruhr[2]. He was born on December 31, 1873[3]. He died in Heilbronn[4]. He died on June 29, 1960[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], military personnel[7], and otolaryngologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mülheim an der Ruhr[2], Carl von Eicken…
  • Carl von Eicken passed away in Heilbronn[4].
  • Carl von Eicken was born on December 31, 1873[3].
  • Carl von Eicken died on June 29, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[10].
  • Carl von Eicken held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Carl von Eicken worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Carl von Eicken's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Carl von Eicken worked as an otolaryngologist[8].
  • Carl von Eicken's field of work was otolaryngology[12].
  • Among Carl von Eicken's employers was University of Giessen[13].
  • Carl von Eicken was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Carl von Eicken's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Carl von Eicken received the Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[16].
  • Carl von Eicken received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[17].
  • Carl von Eicken was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[18].
  • Carl von Eicken was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Carl von Eicken is recorded as male[20].
  • Carl von Eicken's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Carl von Eicken's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalarzt[22].
  • Carl von Eicken was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Carl von Eicken was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Carl von Eicken's family name is recorded as Eicken[25].
  • Carl von Eicken's given name is recorded as Carl[26].
  • Carl von Eicken's given name is recorded as Otto[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl von Eicken's place of birth was Mülheim an der Ruhr[2]. He was born on December 31, 1873[3].

Education

Carl von Eicken's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], military personnel[7], and otolaryngologist[8]. Carl von Eicken's field of work was otolaryngology[12]. Employers include University of Giessen[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[16], a title of honor[36], in German Democratic Republic[37], founded in 1952[38] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[17], an art prize[39], in Nazi Germany[40], founded in 1932[41].

Death and Burial

Carl von Eicken died on June 29, 1960[5]. He passed away in Heilbronn[4]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[10].

Why It Matters

Carl von Eicken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Carl von Eicken born?

Born in Mülheim an der Ruhr[2], Carl von Eicken…

Where did Carl von Eicken die?

Carl von Eicken passed away in Heilbronn[4].

What did Carl von Eicken do for work?

Carl von Eicken worked as university teacher[6], military personnel[7], and otolaryngologist[8].

Where did Carl von Eicken go to school?

Carl von Eicken was educated at Heidelberg University[15].

What awards did Carl von Eicken receive?

Honors received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[16] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation university teacher, military personnel, otolaryngologist
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