Friedrich Tamms

German architect (1904–1980)
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Friedrich Tamms

Summary

Friedrich Tamms is a human[1]. He was born in Schwerin[2]. He was born on January 1, 1904[3]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. He died on January 1, 1980[5]. He worked as an architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Tamms's place of birth was Schwerin[2].
  • Friedrich Tamms passed away in Düsseldorf[4].
  • Friedrich Tamms was born on January 1, 1904[3].
  • Friedrich Tamms was born on November 4, 1904[10].
  • Friedrich Tamms died on January 1, 1980[5].
  • Friedrich Tamms died on July 4, 1980[11].
  • Burial took place at Düsseldorf North Cemetery[12].
  • Friedrich Tamms held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Friedrich Tamms's professions included architect[6].
  • Friedrich Tamms worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Tamms's professions included urban planner[8].
  • Friedrich Tamms's field of work was architecture[14].
  • Friedrich Tamms's field of work was urbanism[15].
  • Friedrich Tamms's field of work was education[16].
  • Among Friedrich Tamms's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[17].
  • Friedrich Tamms received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Friedrich Tamms received the Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[19].
  • Friedrich Tamms received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20].
  • Friedrich Tamms was a member of Braunschweigische Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft[21].
  • Friedrich Tamms is recorded as male[22].
  • Friedrich Tamms's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Friedrich Tamms's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Tamms[24].
  • Friedrich Tamms's archives at is recorded as North Rhine-Westphalia State Archives Rhineland Division[25].
  • Friedrich Tamms's family name is recorded as Tamms[26].
  • Friedrich Tamms's given name is recorded as Friedrich[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schwerin[2], Friedrich Tamms… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1904[3] and November 4, 1904[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[28]; urbanism[15], a branch of science[29]; and education[16], a branch of science[30]. Friedrich Tamms was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32]; Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[19], a science award[33], in Germany[34]; and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20], an award[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1650[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1980[5] and July 4, 1980[11]. Friedrich Tamms died in Düsseldorf[4]. Burial took place at Düsseldorf North Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Tamms ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Tamms born?

Friedrich Tamms's place of birth was Schwerin[2].

Where did Friedrich Tamms die?

Friedrich Tamms died in Düsseldorf[4].

What did Friedrich Tamms do for work?

Friedrich Tamms worked as architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8].

What awards did Friedrich Tamms receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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