Edward Schunck

British chemist
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Edward Schunck

Summary

Edward Schunck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manchester[2]. He was born on August 16, 1820[3]. He died in Kersal[4]. He died on January 13, 1903[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and entrepreneur[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Schunck was born in Manchester[2].
  • Edward Schunck passed away in Kersal[4].
  • Edward Schunck was born on August 16, 1820[3].
  • Edward Schunck died on January 13, 1903[5].
  • Edward Schunck's father was Martin Schunck[9].
  • Edward Schunck's mother was Susanna Catharina Dorothea Schunck[10].
  • Among Edward Schunck's spouses was Judith Howard Schunck[11].
  • A child of Edward Schunck was Martin Hubert Schunck[12].
  • A child of Edward Schunck was Dora Schunck[13].
  • A child of Edward Schunck was John Edgar Schunck[14].
  • A child of Edward Schunck was Catharine Marston[15].
  • A child of Edward Schunck was Charles Adalbert Schunck[16].
  • Edward Schunck held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edward Schunck worked as a chemist[6].
  • Edward Schunck's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Edward Schunck held the position of secretary[18].
  • Edward Schunck held the position of president[19].
  • Edward Schunck held the position of president[20].
  • Edward Schunck held the position of president[21].
  • Edward Schunck held the position of president[22].
  • Edward Schunck's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Edward Schunck's education included a stint at University of Giessen[24].
  • Edward Schunck's doctoral advisor was William Henry[25].
  • Edward Schunck received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Edward Schunck received the Davy Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Schunck's place of birth was Manchester[2]. He was born on August 16, 1820[3]. His father was Martin Schunck[9]. His mother was Susanna Catharina Dorothea Schunck[10].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Giessen[24], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1607[34], headquartered in Giessen[35]. Edward Schunck's doctoral advisor was William Henry[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and entrepreneur[7]. Positions held include secretary[18], a position[36] and president[19], a corporate title[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Davy Medal[27], a medallion[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1877[42]; and Dalton Medal[43], a science award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1898[46].

Personal Life

Among Edward Schunck's spouses was Judith Howard Schunck[11]. Children include Martin Hubert Schunck[12], a merchant[47]; Dora Schunck[13]; John Edgar Schunck[14], a silk manufacturer[48], 1856–1931[49]; Catharine Marston[15], 1859–1943[50]; and Charles Adalbert Schunck[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Schunck died on January 13, 1903[5]. He died in Kersal[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Schunck has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Schunck born?

Born in Manchester[2], Edward Schunck…

Where did Edward Schunck die?

Edward Schunck died in Kersal[4].

Who were Edward Schunck's parents?

Edward Schunck's father was Martin Schunck[9]. Edward Schunck's mother was Susanna Catharina Dorothea Schunck[10].

Who was Edward Schunck married to?

Edward Schunck's spouses include Judith Howard Schunck[11].

What did Edward Schunck do for work?

Edward Schunck worked as chemist[6] and entrepreneur[7].

Where did Edward Schunck go to school?

Edward Schunck was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23] and University of Giessen[24].

What awards did Edward Schunck receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Davy Medal[27], and Dalton Medal[43].

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  22. [27] . docs.google.com. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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