Friedrich Loeffler

German bacteriologist (1852–1915)
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Friedrich Loeffler
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Friedrich Loeffler

Summary

Friedrich Loeffler is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1852[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 9, 1915[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], university teacher[7], virologist[8], bacteriologist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Loeffler was born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2].
  • Friedrich Loeffler passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was born on June 24, 1852[3].
  • Friedrich Loeffler died on April 9, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Friedhof[12].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's father was Gottfried Friedrich Franz Loeffler[13].
  • A child of Friedrich Loeffler was Friedrich Loeffler[14].
  • Friedrich Loeffler held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Friedrich Loeffler held citizenship in German Reich[16].
  • Friedrich Loeffler worked as a military physician[6].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Loeffler worked as a virologist[8].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's professions included bacteriologist[9].
  • Friedrich Loeffler worked as a historian[10].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's professions included hygienist[17].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's field of work was bacteriology[18].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was employed by University of Greifswald[19].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[20].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Friedrich Loeffler's doctoral advisor was Robert Koch[22].
  • Friedrich Loeffler received the honorary citizen of Greifswald[23].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[24].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was a member of Corps Guestfalia Greifswald[25].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was a member of Pépinière-Corps[26].
  • Friedrich Loeffler was influenced by Robert Koch[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Loeffler's place of birth was Frankfurt (Oder)[2]. He was born on June 24, 1852[3]. His father was Gottfried Friedrich Franz Loeffler[13].

Education

Educated at University of Würzburg[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1402[30], headquartered in Würzburg[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Friedrich Loeffler's doctoral advisor was Robert Koch[22]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], university teacher[7], virologist[8], bacteriologist[9], historian[10], and hygienist[17]. Friedrich Loeffler's field of work was bacteriology[18]. He was employed by University of Greifswald[19].

Recognition

Friedrich Loeffler received the honorary citizen of Greifswald[23].

Personal Life

A child of Friedrich Loeffler was he[14].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Loeffler died on April 9, 1915[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Loeffler include Friedrich Loeffler Institute[37], an institute[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1910[40], headquartered in Riems[41] and Loeffler-Frosch medal[42], an award[43].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Loeffler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Friedrich Loeffler Institute[37], an institute[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1910[40], headquartered in Riems[41] and Loeffler-Frosch medal[42], an award[43].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Loeffler born?

Born in Frankfurt (Oder)[2], Friedrich Loeffler…

Where did Friedrich Loeffler die?

Friedrich Loeffler passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Friedrich Loeffler's parents?

Friedrich Loeffler's father was Gottfried Friedrich Franz Loeffler[13].

What did Friedrich Loeffler do for work?

Friedrich Loeffler worked as military physician[6], university teacher[7], virologist[8], bacteriologist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Friedrich Loeffler go to school?

Friedrich Loeffler was educated at University of Würzburg[20] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

What awards did Friedrich Loeffler receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Greifswald[23].

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  23. [36] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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