Charlotte Auerbach

Geneticist, author (1899–1994)
Person human Q72787
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Charlotte Auerbach

Summary

Charlotte Auerbach is a human[1]. She was born in Krefeld[2]. She was born on +1899-05-14T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Edinburgh[4]. She died on +1994-03-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charlotte Auerbach was born in Krefeld[2].
  • Charlotte Auerbach died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Charlotte Auerbach was born on +1899-05-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charlotte Auerbach died on +1994-03-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mortonhall Crematorium[12].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's father was Friedrich Auerbach[13].
  • Charlotte Auerbach held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Charlotte Auerbach held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Charlotte Auerbach worked as a biologist[6].
  • Charlotte Auerbach worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Charlotte Auerbach worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's professions included zoologist[9].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's professions included writer[10].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's field of work was genetics[16].
  • Charlotte Auerbach was employed by University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Charlotte Auerbach was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's doctoral advisor was Hermann Joseph Muller[19].
  • Charlotte Auerbach's doctoral advisor was Francis Crew[20].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Darwin Medal[21].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Keith Medal[23].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[25].
  • Charlotte Auerbach received the Mendel Medal[26].
  • Charlotte Auerbach was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Charlotte Auerbach was born in Krefeld[2]. She was born on +1899-05-14T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Friedrich Auerbach[13].

Education

Charlotte Auerbach was educated at University of Edinburgh[18]. Doctoral advisors include Hermann Joseph Muller[19], a biologist[28], 1890–1967[29], of United States[30], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[31], specialised in genetics[32] and Francis Crew[20], a geneticist[33], 1886–1973[34], awarded the Keith Medal[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10]. Charlotte Auerbach's field of work was genetics[16]. She was employed by University of Edinburgh[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Darwin Medal[21], a science award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1890[38]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Keith Medal[23], an award[41]; Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Honorary doctor of Leiden University[25], an award[44], in Netherlands[45]; and Mendel Medal[26], a science award[46].

Death and Burial

Charlotte Auerbach died on +1994-03-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Mortonhall Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Charlotte Auerbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Charlotte Auerbach born?

Charlotte Auerbach's place of birth was Krefeld[2].

Where did Charlotte Auerbach die?

Charlotte Auerbach died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Charlotte Auerbach's parents?

Charlotte Auerbach's father was Friedrich Auerbach[13].

What did Charlotte Auerbach do for work?

Charlotte Auerbach worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Charlotte Auerbach go to school?

Charlotte Auerbach was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did Charlotte Auerbach receive?

Honors received include Darwin Medal[21], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], Keith Medal[23], and Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . docs.google.com. docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . Honorary doctorates and prizes. universiteitleiden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . genetics.org.uk. genetics.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . nasonline.org. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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