Ewald Georg von Kleist
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Summary
Ewald Georg von Kleist was born on June 10, 1700[1], in Wicewo[2]. He died on December 11, 1748[3], in Koszalin[4]. He worked as a jurist[5], physicist[6], judge[7], inventor[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Ewald Joachim von Kleist[11]
- Country of citizenship: Brandenburg-Prussia[12], Kingdom of Prussia[13], Russian Empire[14]
- Occupation: naturalist[15]
- Position held: court president[16], dean[17]
- Educated at: Leiden University[18], Leipzig University[19]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: von Kleist[23]
- Commons category: Ewald Georg von Kleist[24]
- Family name: von Kleist[25]
- Given name: Ewald[26], Jürgen[27], Georg[28]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
- Name in native language: Ewald Georg von Kleist[31]
- Social classification: noble[32]
- P14925: 6581[33]
Why It Matters
Ewald Georg von Kleist has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Leyden jar[36], an electrical element[37].
FAQs
Where was Ewald Georg von Kleist born?
Ewald Georg von Kleist's place of birth was Wicewo[2].
Where did Ewald Georg von Kleist die?
Ewald Georg von Kleist died in Koszalin[4].
Who were Ewald Georg von Kleist's parents?
Ewald Georg von Kleist's father was Ewald Joachim von Kleist[11].
What did Ewald Georg von Kleist do for work?
Ewald Georg von Kleist worked as a jurist[5], physicist[6], judge[7], inventor[8], and Lutheran pastor[9].
Where did Ewald Georg von Kleist go to school?
Ewald Georg von Kleist was educated at Leiden University[18] and Leipzig University[19].
What did Ewald Georg von Kleist discover?
Ewald Georg von Kleist is credited as discoverer of Leyden jar[36].