Gustav Fechner
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Gustav Fechner
Summary
Gustav Fechner is a human[1]. Born in Żarki Wielkie[2], he… he was born on April 19, 1801[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on November 18, 1887[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], psychologist[7], statistician[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,482 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Żarki Wielkie[2], Gustav Fechner…
- Gustav Fechner passed away in Leipzig[4].
- Gustav Fechner was born on April 19, 1801[3].
- Gustav Fechner died on November 18, 1887[5].
- Gustav Fechner held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
- German was Gustav Fechner's native language[13].
- Gustav Fechner worked as a physicist[6].
- Gustav Fechner's professions included psychologist[7].
- Gustav Fechner worked as a statistician[8].
- Gustav Fechner's professions included university teacher[9].
- Gustav Fechner's professions included philosopher[10].
- Gustav Fechner worked as a translator[14].
- Gustav Fechner's field of work was psychophysics[15].
- Among Gustav Fechner's employers was Leipzig University[16].
- Gustav Fechner was educated at Leipzig University[17].
- Gustav Fechner's education included a stint at Kreuzschule[18].
- A notable student of Gustav Fechner was Hermann Lotze[19].
- Gustav Fechner received the honorary citizen of Leipzig[20].
- Gustav Fechner received the Q134613391[21].
- Gustav Fechner was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
- Gustav Fechner was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
- Gustav Fechner was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
- Gustav Fechner was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[25].
- Gustav Fechner was influenced by Immanuel Kant[26].
- Gustav Fechner is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Żarki Wielkie[2], Gustav Fechner… he was born on April 19, 1801[3]. German was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Kreuzschule[18], a school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1300[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], psychologist[7], statistician[8], university teacher[9], philosopher[10], and translator[14]. Gustav Fechner's field of work was psychophysics[15]. He was employed by Leipzig University[16]. A notable student of him was Hermann Lotze[19]. He supervised Kohn as a doctoral student[35].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary citizen of Leipzig[20], an award[36], in Germany[37] and Q134613391[21].
Death and Burial
Gustav Fechner died on November 18, 1887[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gustav Fechner include Weber–Fechner law[38], a scientific law[39] and Fechner[40], an impact crater[41].
Why It Matters
Gustav Fechner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,482 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Hermann Ebbinghaus[44], a psychologist[45], 1850–1909[46], of Kingdom of Prussia[47], specialised in psychology[48]; Charles Hartshorne[49], a philosopher[50], 1897–2000[51], of United States[52], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[53], specialised in philosophy of religion[54]; and Friedrich Paulsen[55], a philosopher[56], 1846–1908[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], specialised in philosophy[59].
He is credited with the discovery of kendall tau rank correlation[60], a statistic[61]. Entities named for him include Weber–Fechner law[38], a scientific law[39] and Fechner[40], an impact crater[41].
FAQs
Where was Gustav Fechner born?
Gustav Fechner was born in Żarki Wielkie[2].
Where did Gustav Fechner die?
Gustav Fechner died in Leipzig[4].
What did Gustav Fechner do for work?
Gustav Fechner worked as physicist[6], psychologist[7], statistician[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10].
Where did Gustav Fechner go to school?
Gustav Fechner was educated at Leipzig University[17] and Kreuzschule[18].
What awards did Gustav Fechner receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Leipzig[20] and Q134613391[21].
Who did Gustav Fechner influence?
Gustav Fechner has been cited as an influence by Hermann Ebbinghaus[44], Charles Hartshorne[49], and Friedrich Paulsen[55].
What did Gustav Fechner discover?
Gustav Fechner is credited as discoverer of kendall tau rank correlation[60].