Friedrich Waismann

Austrian philosopher (1896–1959)
Person human Q93826
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Friedrich Waismann

Summary

Friedrich Waismann is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on +1896-03-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on +1959-11-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], physicist[7], mathematician[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Waismann's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Friedrich Waismann passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Friedrich Waismann was born on +1896-03-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Friedrich Waismann died on +1959-11-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Friedrich Waismann held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Friedrich Waismann's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Friedrich Waismann's professions included physicist[7].
  • Friedrich Waismann's professions included mathematician[8].
  • Friedrich Waismann's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Friedrich Waismann's field of work was logical positivism[12].
  • Friedrich Waismann was employed by University of Oxford[13].
  • Friedrich Waismann was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Friedrich Waismann received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].
  • Friedrich Waismann was a member of Vienna Circle[16].
  • Friedrich Waismann is recorded as male[17].
  • Friedrich Waismann's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Friedrich Waismann's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116311514[19].
  • Friedrich Waismann's ISNI is recorded as 000000035452139X[20].
  • Friedrich Waismann's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 44312616[21].
  • Friedrich Waismann's GND ID is recorded as 12886530X[22].
  • Friedrich Waismann's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n80026783[23].
  • Friedrich Waismann's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12026538c[24].
  • Friedrich Waismann's IdRef ID is recorded as 028427890[25].
  • Friedrich Waismann's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA00503715[26].
  • Friedrich Waismann's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00460003[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Waismann was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on +1896-03-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Friedrich Waismann's education included a stint at University of Vienna[14]. He studied under Moritz Schlick[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], physicist[7], mathematician[8], and university teacher[9]. Friedrich Waismann's field of work was logical positivism[12]. Among his employers was University of Oxford[13].

Recognition

Friedrich Waismann received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Waismann died on +1959-11-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Waismann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Waismann born?

Born in Vienna[2], Friedrich Waismann…

Where did Friedrich Waismann die?

Friedrich Waismann died in Oxford[4].

What did Friedrich Waismann do for work?

Friedrich Waismann worked as philosopher[6], physicist[7], mathematician[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Friedrich Waismann go to school?

Friedrich Waismann was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Friedrich Waismann receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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