Erich Hoffmann

German dermatologist (1868–1959)
Person human Q76069
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Summary

Erich Hoffmann was born on April 25, 1868[1], in Wicimice[2]. He died on May 8, 1959[3], in Bonn[4]. He worked as a dermatologist[5], bacteriologist[6], university teacher[7], microbiologist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Poppelsdorf Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Field of work: dermatology[13]
  • Employer: University of Bonn[14], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], Charité[16]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18], Japan Academy[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Hoffmann[21]
  • Given name: Erich[22], Paul[23]
  • Work location: Bonn[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Erich Hoffmann[26]
  • P14536: 430207[27]
  • P14925: 415[28]

Why It Matters

Erich Hoffmann has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Erich Hoffmann born?

Erich Hoffmann's place of birth was Wicimice[2].

Where did Erich Hoffmann die?

Erich Hoffmann died in Bonn[4].

What did Erich Hoffmann do for work?

Erich Hoffmann worked as a dermatologist[5], bacteriologist[6], university teacher[7], microbiologist[8], and physician[9].

What awards did Erich Hoffmann receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Há 100 anos, a descoberta do Treponema pallidum. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Há 100 anos, a descoberta do Treponema pallidum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . japan-acad.go.jp. Retrieved . japan-acad.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14925 → 415
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  2. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 430207
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of death → Bonn
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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