Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck

German engineer (1845–1904)
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Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck

Summary

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck is a human[1]. Born in Aschaffenburg[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1845[3]. He died in Biesdorf[4]. He died on January 7, 1904[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aschaffenburg[2], Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck…
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck died in Biesdorf[4].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was born on April 27, 1845[3].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck died on January 7, 1904[5].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck is buried at Berlin[9].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck worked as an engineer[6].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's professions included physicist[7].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's field of work was electrical engineering[11].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's field of work was lighting technique[12].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's field of work was photometry[13].
  • Among Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's employers was Siemens & Halske[14].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[15].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck is recorded as male[18].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck[20].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's given name is recorded as Friedrich[21].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's work location is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[23].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's described by source is recorded as Neue Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen für Straßen, Plätze, Schiffsräume, Fabriksäle, Theater und Zimmer[24].
  • Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's place of birth was Aschaffenburg[2]. He was born on April 27, 1845[3].

Education

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was educated at ETH Zurich[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and physicist[7]. Fields of work include electrical engineering[11], a branch of engineering[26]; lighting technique[12], a field of study[27]; and photometry[13], an academic discipline[28]. Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was employed by Siemens & Halske[14].

Death and Burial

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck died on January 7, 1904[5]. He died in Biesdorf[4]. He is buried at Berlin[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck include Hefner lamp[29] and Hefner candle[30], an unit of luminous intensity[31].

Why It Matters

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He is credited with the discovery of Hefner lamp[34]. Entities named for him include Hefner lamp[29] and Hefner candle[30], an unit of luminous intensity[31].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck born?

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck's place of birth was Aschaffenburg[2].

Where did Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck die?

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck passed away in Biesdorf[4].

What did Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck do for work?

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck worked as engineer[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck go to school?

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck was educated at ETH Zurich[15].

What did Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck discover?

Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck is credited as discoverer of Hefner lamp[34].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Friedrich
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