Gerd Sommerhoff

German scientist and pioneer of theoretical neuroscience (1915-2002)
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Gerd Sommerhoff

Summary

Gerd Sommerhoff is a human[1]. He was born in Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on February 13, 1915[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on April 28, 2002[5]. He worked as a neuroscientist[6] and pioneer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerd Sommerhoff was born in Wiesbaden[2].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff died in Cambridge[4].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff was born on February 13, 1915[3].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff was born on 1915[9].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff died on April 28, 2002[5].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's father was Walter Georg Sommerhoff[10].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's mother was Elizabeth Ruer[11].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's professions included neuroscientist[6].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff worked as a pioneer[7].
  • Among Gerd Sommerhoff's employers was University College London[13].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff is recorded as male[15].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's family name is recorded as Sommerhoff[17].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's given name is recorded as Gerd[18].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's given name is recorded as Walter[19].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's given name is recorded as Christian[20].
  • Gerd Sommerhoff's sibling is recorded as Walter Hans Sommerhoff[21].

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Origins and Family

Gerd Sommerhoff was born in Wiesbaden[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 13, 1915[3] and 1915[9]. His father was Walter Georg Sommerhoff[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Ruer[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include neuroscientist[6] and pioneer[7]. Among Gerd Sommerhoff's employers was University College London[13].

Recognition

Gerd Sommerhoff received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Death and Burial

Gerd Sommerhoff died on April 28, 2002[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Gerd Sommerhoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Gerd Sommerhoff born?

Gerd Sommerhoff's place of birth was Wiesbaden[2].

Where did Gerd Sommerhoff die?

Gerd Sommerhoff passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Gerd Sommerhoff's parents?

Gerd Sommerhoff's father was Walter Georg Sommerhoff[10]. Gerd Sommerhoff's mother was Elizabeth Ruer[11].

What did Gerd Sommerhoff do for work?

Gerd Sommerhoff worked as neuroscientist[6] and pioneer[7].

What awards did Gerd Sommerhoff receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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