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] and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • Hans Goldschmidt is buried at Friedhof I der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[10].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's father was Theodor Goldschmidt[11].
  • Hans Goldschmidt held citizenship in Prussia[12].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's professions included chemist[6].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[13].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Goldschmidt is Ueber die Energiedichte des Thermits und einige neue technische Anwendungen der Aluminothermie[15].
  • Hans Goldschmidt received the Elliott Cresson Medal[16].
  • Hans Goldschmidt received the honorary doctorate[17].
  • Hans Goldschmidt is recorded as male[18].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's Commons category is recorded as Hans Goldschmidt[20].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's family name is recorded as Goldschmidt[21].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's given name is recorded as Johannes[22].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's relative is recorded as Theo Goldschmidt[24].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[25].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26].
  • Hans Goldschmidt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[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[11].

Education

Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[13]. His doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and entrepreneur[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Goldschmidt is Ueber die Energiedichte des Thermits und einige neue technische Anwendungen der Aluminothermie[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1875[30] and honorary doctorate[17], a title of honor[31].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 21, 1923[5] and May 20, 1923[9]. Hans Goldschmidt died in Baden-Baden[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof I der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[10].

Why It Matters

Hans Goldschmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He is credited with the discovery of thermite[34] and aluminothermic reaction[35], a type of chemical reaction[36].

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[11].

What did Hans Goldschmidt do for work?

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

Where did Hans Goldschmidt go to school?

Hans Goldschmidt was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[13].

What awards did Hans Goldschmidt receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16] and honorary doctorate[17].

What did Hans Goldschmidt discover?

Hans Goldschmidt is credited as discoverer of thermite[34] and aluminothermic reaction[35].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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