Hans Goldschmidt

German chemist & entrepreneur (1861–1923)
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Hans Goldschmidt

Summary

Hans Goldschmidt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 18, 1861[3]. He died in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on May 21, 1923[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], entrepreneur[7], and industrialist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hans Goldschmidt…
  • Hans Goldschmidt died in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Hans Goldschmidt was born on January 18, 1861[3].
  • Hans Goldschmidt died on May 21, 1923[5].
  • Hans Goldschmidt died on May 20, 1923[10].
  • Hans Goldschmidt is buried at Friedhof I der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[11].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's father was Theodor Goldschmidt[12].
  • Hans Goldschmidt held citizenship in Prussia[13].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's professions included chemist[6].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Hans Goldschmidt worked as an industrialist[8].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's field of work was chemistry[14].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's field of work was chemical industry[15].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's field of work was industrial enterprise[16].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's field of work was entrepreneurship[17].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's field of work was metallurgy[18].
  • Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Goldschmidt is Ueber die Energiedichte des Thermits und einige neue technische Anwendungen der Aluminothermie[21].
  • Hans Goldschmidt received the Elliott Cresson Medal[22].
  • Hans Goldschmidt received the honorary doctorate[23].
  • Hans Goldschmidt is recorded as male[24].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's Commons category is recorded as Hans Goldschmidt[26].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's family name is recorded as Goldschmidt[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Goldschmidt… he was born on January 18, 1861[3]. His father was Theodor Goldschmidt[12].

Education

Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[19]. His doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], entrepreneur[7], and industrialist[8]. Fields of work include chemistry[14], a branch of science[28]; chemical industry[15], a type of industry[29]; industrial enterprise[16]; entrepreneurship[17], an academic major[30]; and metallurgy[18], a branch of science[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Goldschmidt is Ueber die Energiedichte des Thermits und einige neue technische Anwendungen der Aluminothermie[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[22], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1875[34] and honorary doctorate[23], a title of honor[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 21, 1923[5] and May 20, 1923[10]. Hans Goldschmidt died in Baden-Baden[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof I der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[11].

Why It Matters

Hans Goldschmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He is credited with the discovery of thermite[38] and aluminothermic reaction[39], a type of chemical reaction[40].

FAQs

Where was Hans Goldschmidt born?

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Goldschmidt…

Where did Hans Goldschmidt die?

Hans Goldschmidt died in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Hans Goldschmidt's parents?

Hans Goldschmidt's father was Theodor Goldschmidt[12].

What did Hans Goldschmidt do for work?

Hans Goldschmidt worked as chemist[6], entrepreneur[7], and industrialist[8].

Where did Hans Goldschmidt go to school?

Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[19].

What awards did Hans Goldschmidt receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[22] and honorary doctorate[23].

What did Hans Goldschmidt discover?

Hans Goldschmidt is credited as discoverer of thermite[38] and aluminothermic reaction[39].

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [40] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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