Felix Wankel
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Summary
Felix Wankel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lahr/Schwarzwald[2]. He was born on August 13, 1902[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on October 9, 1988[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Felix Wankel's place of birth was Lahr/Schwarzwald[2].
- Born in Schillerstraße 4[10].
- Felix Wankel died in Heidelberg[4].
- Felix Wankel was born on August 13, 1902[3].
- Felix Wankel died on October 9, 1988[5].
- Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[11].
- Felix Wankel held citizenship in Germany[12].
- Felix Wankel worked as an inventor[6].
- Felix Wankel's professions included engineer[7].
- Felix Wankel's professions included politician[8].
- Felix Wankel received the Bavarian Order of Merit[13].
- Felix Wankel received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
- Felix Wankel received the John Price Wetherill Medal[15].
- Felix Wankel was a member of Schutzstaffel[16].
- Felix Wankel was a member of Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[17].
- Felix Wankel is recorded as male[18].
- Felix Wankel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Felix Wankel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
- Felix Wankel's Commons category is recorded as Felix Wankel[21].
- Felix Wankel's family name is recorded as Wankel[22].
- Felix Wankel's given name is recorded as Felix[23].
- Felix Wankel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
- Felix Wankel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Felix Wankel'}[25].
- Felix Wankel's P14927 is recorded as 119370026[26].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Lahr/Schwarzwald[2], an urban municipality in Germany[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1201[29] and Schillerstraße 4[10], a birth house[30], in Germany[31]. Felix Wankel was born on August 13, 1902[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], and politician[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], an order of merit[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1957[34]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; and John Price Wetherill Medal[15], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1925[39].
Personal Life
Felix Wankel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
Death and Burial
Felix Wankel died on October 9, 1988[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Felix Wankel include Felix Wankel Animal Welfare Research Award[40], a science award[41], in Germany[42].
Why It Matters
Felix Wankel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Wankel engine[45], an engine configuration[46]. Entities named for him include Felix Wankel Animal Welfare Research Award[40], a science award[41], in Germany[42].
FAQs
Where was Felix Wankel born?
Felix Wankel's place of birth was Lahr/Schwarzwald[2].
Where did Felix Wankel die?
Felix Wankel died in Heidelberg[4].
What did Felix Wankel do for work?
Felix Wankel worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], and politician[8].
What awards did Felix Wankel receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], and John Price Wetherill Medal[15].
What did Felix Wankel discover?
Felix Wankel is credited as discoverer of Wankel engine[45].