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 +1838-12-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on +1904-10-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiberg[2], Clemens Winkler…
  • Clemens Winkler died in Dresden[4].
  • Clemens Winkler was born on +1838-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Clemens Winkler died on +1904-10-08T00:00:00Z[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's image is recorded as PSM V66 D490 Clemens Alexander Winkler.png[23].
  • Clemens Winkler is recorded as male[24].
  • Clemens Winkler's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Clemens Winkler's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081123539[26].
  • Clemens Winkler's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 32792587[27].

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Origins and Family

Clemens Winkler's place of birth was Freiberg[2]. He was born on +1838-12-26T00:00:00Z[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[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include chemistry[13], a branch of science[29] and germanium[14], a chemical element[30]. 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 +1904-10-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. The cause of death was cancer[31]. He is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clemens Winkler include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[32], a science award[33], in German Democratic Republic[34].

Why It Matters

Clemens Winkler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of germanium[37], a chemical element[38]. Entities named for him include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[32], a science award[33], in German Democratic Republic[34].

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[37].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [31] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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