Felix Wankel

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 has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Felix Wankel's place of birth was Lahr/Schwarzwald^[2].
• Born in Schillerstraße 4^[10], Felix Wankel…
• 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].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lahr/Schwarzwald^[2], an urban municipality in Germany^[26], in Germany^[27], founded in 1201^[28] and Schillerstraße 4^[10], a birth house^[29], in Germany^[30]. 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^[31], in Germany^[32], founded in 1957^[33]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[14], a grade of an order^[34], in Germany^[35]; and John Price Wetherill Medal^[15], a science award^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1925^[38].

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^[39], a science award^[40], in Germany^[41].

Why It Matters

Felix Wankel has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

He is credited with the discovery of Wankel engine^[43], an engine configuration^[44]. Entities named for him include Felix Wankel Animal Welfare Research Award^[39], a science award^[40], in Germany^[41].

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^[43].