Eduard von Hofmann

Austrian physician and pathologist (1837-1897)
Person human Q1290609
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Eduard von Hofmann

Summary

Eduard von Hofmann is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1837[3]. He passed away in Opatija[4]. He died on August 27, 1897[5]. He worked as a medical examiner[6], university teacher[7], and expert witness[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eduard von Hofmann was born in Prague[2].
  • Eduard von Hofmann passed away in Opatija[4].
  • Eduard von Hofmann died in Igls[10].
  • Eduard von Hofmann was born on January 27, 1837[3].
  • Eduard von Hofmann died on August 27, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].
  • Eduard von Hofmann held citizenship in Cisleithania[12].
  • German was Eduard von Hofmann's native language[13].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's professions included medical examiner[6].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's professions included expert witness[8].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's field of work was medical jurisprudence[14].
  • Among Eduard von Hofmann's employers was University of Vienna[15].
  • Eduard von Hofmann was employed by University of Innsbruck[16].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's education included a stint at Charles University[17].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Q15072524[18].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Arnold Paltauf[19].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Paul Dittrich[20].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Albin Haberda[21].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Max Richter[22].
  • A notable student of Eduard von Hofmann was Fritz Reuter[23].
  • Eduard von Hofmann received the Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[24].
  • Eduard von Hofmann received the Ehrengrab[25].
  • Eduard von Hofmann's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Eduard von Hofmann is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Eduard von Hofmann's place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on January 27, 1837[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Eduard von Hofmann's education included a stint at Charles University[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medical examiner[6], university teacher[7], and expert witness[8]. Eduard von Hofmann's field of work was medical jurisprudence[14]. Employers include University of Vienna[15], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1365[31], headquartered in Vienna[32] and University of Innsbruck[16], a public university[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1669[35], headquartered in Innsbruck[36]. Notable students include Q15072524[18], a scientist[37], 1865–1931[38], of Russian Empire[39]; Arnold Paltauf[19], a physician[40], 1860–1893[41]; Paul Dittrich[20], a pathologist[42], 1859–1936[43], of Czechoslovakia[44]; Albin Haberda[21], a physician[45], 1868–1933[46]; Max Richter[22], a physician[47], 1867–1932[48]; and Fritz Reuter[23], a university teacher[49], 1875–1959[50], of Austria[51], specialised in medicine[52]. Doctoral students include Q15072524[53], a scientist[54], 1865–1931[55], of Russian Empire[56] and Afanasij Sergeevič Ignatovskij[57], a scientist[58], 1858–1935[59], of Russian Empire[60], specialised in medical jurisprudence[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[24] and Ehrengrab[25], a type of award[62], in Germany[63].

Personal Life

Eduard von Hofmann's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Eduard von Hofmann died on August 27, 1897[5]. Recorded place of death include Opatija[4], a town in Croatia[64], in Croatia[65] and Igls[10], an Ortschaft[66], in Austria[67]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Eduard von Hofmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Eduard von Hofmann born?

Born in Prague[2], Eduard von Hofmann…

Where did Eduard von Hofmann die?

Eduard von Hofmann passed away in Opatija[4].

What did Eduard von Hofmann do for work?

Eduard von Hofmann worked as medical examiner[6], university teacher[7], and expert witness[8].

Where did Eduard von Hofmann go to school?

Eduard von Hofmann was educated at Charles University[17].

What awards did Eduard von Hofmann receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[24] and Ehrengrab[25].

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Opatija, Igls
    Award received Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria), Ehrengrab
    Native language German
    Place of burial Vienna Central Cemetery
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