Friedrich Wegener

German pathologist (1907–1990)
Person human Q65478
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Friedrich Wegener

Summary

Friedrich Wegener is a human[1]. Born in Varel[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1907[3]. He died in Lübeck[4]. He died on January 1, 1990[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], physician[7], and pathologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Wegener was born in Varel[2].
  • Friedrich Wegener died in Lübeck[4].
  • Friedrich Wegener was born on January 1, 1907[3].
  • Friedrich Wegener was born on April 7, 1907[10].
  • Friedrich Wegener died on January 1, 1990[5].
  • Friedrich Wegener died on July 9, 1990[11].
  • Friedrich Wegener held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Friedrich Wegener's professions included military physician[6].
  • Friedrich Wegener's professions included physician[7].
  • Friedrich Wegener's professions included pathologist[8].
  • Friedrich Wegener's field of work was histopathology[13].
  • Friedrich Wegener's field of work was medicine[14].
  • Friedrich Wegener's field of work was pathology[15].
  • Among Friedrich Wegener's employers was Kiel University[16].
  • Friedrich Wegener was educated at Kiel University[17].
  • Friedrich Wegener received the honorary doctor of the University of Lübeck[18].
  • Friedrich Wegener was a member of Sturmabteilung[19].
  • Friedrich Wegener is recorded as male[20].
  • Friedrich Wegener's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Friedrich Wegener was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].
  • Friedrich Wegener's family name is recorded as Wegener[23].
  • Friedrich Wegener's given name is recorded as Friedrich[24].
  • Friedrich Wegener's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Varel[2], Friedrich Wegener… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1907[3] and April 7, 1907[10].

Education

Friedrich Wegener was educated at Kiel University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], physician[7], and pathologist[8]. Fields of work include histopathology[13], a medical specialty[26]; medicine[14], a field of study[27]; and pathology[15], a medical specialty[28]. Among Friedrich Wegener's employers was Kiel University[16].

Recognition

Friedrich Wegener received the honorary doctor of the University of Lübeck[18].

Personal Life

Friedrich Wegener was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1990[5] and July 9, 1990[11]. Friedrich Wegener passed away in Lübeck[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Wegener include granulomatosis with polyangiitis[29], a designated intractable/rare disease[30].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wegener ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

Entities named for him include granulomatosis with polyangiitis[29], a designated intractable/rare disease[30].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wegener born?

Friedrich Wegener's place of birth was Varel[2].

Where did Friedrich Wegener die?

Friedrich Wegener died in Lübeck[4].

What did Friedrich Wegener do for work?

Friedrich Wegener worked as military physician[6], physician[7], and pathologist[8].

Where did Friedrich Wegener go to school?

Friedrich Wegener was educated at Kiel University[17].

What awards did Friedrich Wegener receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Lübeck[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . 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. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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