Edwin Hennig

German paleontologist (1882-1977)
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Edwin Hennig

Summary

Edwin Hennig is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 27, 1882[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on November 12, 1977[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Hennig's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Edwin Hennig died in Tübingen[4].
  • Edwin Hennig was born on April 27, 1882[3].
  • Edwin Hennig died on November 12, 1977[5].
  • Edwin Hennig died on November 11, 1977[9].
  • Edwin Hennig held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Edwin Hennig's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Edwin Hennig's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edwin Hennig held the position of Rector of the University of Tübingen[11].
  • Among Edwin Hennig's employers was University of Tübingen[12].
  • Edwin Hennig was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Edwin Hennig's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[14].
  • Edwin Hennig's doctoral advisor was Otto Jaekel[15].
  • Edwin Hennig received the Silver Leibniz medal[16].
  • Edwin Hennig is recorded as male[17].
  • Edwin Hennig's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edwin Hennig was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Edwin Hennig's archives at is recorded as Tübingen University Archives[20].
  • Edwin Hennig's family name is recorded as Hennig[21].
  • Edwin Hennig's given name is recorded as Edwin[22].
  • Edwin Hennig's author citation is recorded as Hennig[23].
  • Edwin Hennig's work location is recorded as Tübingen[24].
  • Edwin Hennig's work location is recorded as German East Africa[25].
  • Edwin Hennig's participant in is recorded as German Tendaguru Expedition (1909-1913)[26].
  • Edwin Hennig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Edwin Hennig was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 27, 1882[3].

Education

Edwin Hennig was educated at University of Freiburg[14]. His doctoral advisor was Otto Jaekel[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Tübingen[12], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Edwin Hennig held the position of Rector of the University of Tübingen[11].

Recognition

Edwin Hennig received the Silver Leibniz medal[16].

Personal Life

Edwin Hennig was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 12, 1977[5] and November 11, 1977[9]. Edwin Hennig died in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Hennig has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Hennig born?

Edwin Hennig's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Edwin Hennig die?

Edwin Hennig died in Tübingen[4].

What did Edwin Hennig do for work?

Edwin Hennig worked as paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Edwin Hennig go to school?

Edwin Hennig was educated at University of Freiburg[14].

What awards did Edwin Hennig receive?

Honors received include Silver Leibniz medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . museumfuernaturkunde.berlin. Retrieved . museumfuernaturkunde.berlin. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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