Clemens Winkler

German chemist (1838-1904)
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Clemens Winkler
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Clemens Winkler

Summary

Clemens Winkler is a human[1]. He was born in Freiberg[2]. He was born on December 26, 1838[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on October 8, 1904[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiberg[2], Clemens Winkler…
  • Clemens Winkler died in Dresden[4].
  • Clemens Winkler was born on December 26, 1838[3].
  • Clemens Winkler died on October 8, 1904[5].
  • Clemens Winkler is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[9].
  • Clemens Winkler's father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10].
  • Clemens Winkler's mother was Q137895272[11].
  • Clemens Winkler held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[12].
  • Clemens Winkler worked as a chemist[6].
  • Clemens Winkler worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Clemens Winkler's field of work was chemistry[13].
  • Clemens Winkler's field of work was germanium[14].
  • Among Clemens Winkler's employers was Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[15].
  • Clemens Winkler was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[16].
  • Clemens Winkler received the Geheimer Bergrat[17].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Corps Franconia Fribergensis[22].
  • Clemens Winkler is recorded as male[23].
  • Clemens Winkler's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Clemens Winkler's Commons category is recorded as Clemens Alexander Winkler[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Clemens Winkler earned the academic degree of professor[27].

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Origins and Family

Clemens Winkler's place of birth was Freiberg[2]. He was born on December 26, 1838[3]. His father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10]. His mother was Q137895272[11].

Education

Clemens Winkler was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[16]. He earned the academic degree of professor[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include chemistry[13], a branch of science[28] and germanium[14], a chemical element[29]. Clemens Winkler was employed by Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[15].

Recognition

Clemens Winkler received the Geheimer Bergrat[17].

Death and Burial

Clemens Winkler died on October 8, 1904[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. He is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clemens Winkler include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[30], a science award[31], in German Democratic Republic[32].

Why It Matters

Clemens Winkler has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He is credited with the discovery of germanium[34], a chemical element[35]. Entities named for him include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[30], a science award[31], in German Democratic Republic[32].

FAQs

Where was Clemens Winkler born?

Clemens Winkler was born in Freiberg[2].

Where did Clemens Winkler die?

Clemens Winkler died in Dresden[4].

Who were Clemens Winkler's parents?

Clemens Winkler's father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10]. Clemens Winkler's mother was Q137895272[11].

What did Clemens Winkler do for work?

Clemens Winkler worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Clemens Winkler go to school?

Clemens Winkler was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[16].

What awards did Clemens Winkler receive?

Honors received include Geheimer Bergrat[17].

What did Clemens Winkler discover?

Clemens Winkler is credited as discoverer of germanium[34].

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. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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