Hans Stille

German geologist (1876-1966)
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Hans Stille
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Hans Stille

Summary

Hans Stille is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on +1876-10-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hanover[4]. He died on +1966-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hans Stille's place of birth was Hanover[2].
  • Hans Stille passed away in Hanover[4].
  • Hans Stille was born on +1876-10-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hans Stille died on +1966-12-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hans Stille is buried at Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)[9].
  • A child of Hans Stille was Wilhelm Stille[10].
  • Hans Stille held citizenship in German Empire[11].
  • Hans Stille held citizenship in West Germany[12].
  • Hans Stille's professions included geologist[6].
  • Hans Stille worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hans Stille's field of work was geology[13].
  • Hans Stille was employed by Leipzig University[14].
  • Hans Stille was employed by University of Göttingen[15].
  • Among Hans Stille's employers was Leibniz University Hannover[16].
  • Hans Stille was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Hans Stille's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Hans Stille received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Hans Stille received the Gustav-Steinmann Medal[20].
  • Hans Stille received the Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[21].
  • Hans Stille received the honorary doctor of Sofia University[22].
  • Hans Stille received the honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[23].
  • Hans Stille received the Eduard Suess medal[24].
  • Hans Stille was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[25].
  • Hans Stille was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
  • Hans Stille was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Stille was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on +1876-10-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Hans Stille's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Hans Stille's field of work was geology[13]. Employers include Leipzig University[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; Leibniz University Hannover[16], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1831[38], headquartered in Hanover[39]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[44], in Germany[45]; Gustav-Steinmann Medal[20], a science award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1938[48]; Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[21], a science award[49], in Germany[50]; honorary doctor of Sofia University[22], an award[51], in Bulgaria[52]; honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[23], an award[53], in Germany[54]; and Eduard Suess medal[24], an award[55], in Austria[56].

Personal Life

A child of Hans Stille was Wilhelm Stille[10].

Death and Burial

Hans Stille died on +1966-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hanover[4]. He is buried at Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hans Stille include stilleite[57], a mineral species[58]; Hans-Stille-Medaille[59], a science award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1948[62]; and Dorsa Stille[63], a dorsum[64].

Why It Matters

Hans Stille ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include stilleite[57], a mineral species[58]; Hans-Stille-Medaille[59], a science award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1948[62]; and Dorsa Stille[63], a dorsum[64].

FAQs

Where was Hans Stille born?

Hans Stille's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Hans Stille die?

Hans Stille passed away in Hanover[4].

What did Hans Stille do for work?

Hans Stille worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hans Stille go to school?

Hans Stille was educated at University of Göttingen[18].

What awards did Hans Stille receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Gustav-Steinmann Medal[20], Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[21], and honorary doctor of Sofia University[22].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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