Hans von Ohain

German aerospace engineer (1911-1998)
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Hans von Ohain
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Hans von Ohain

Summary

Hans von Ohain is a human[1]. Born in Dessau[2], he… he was born on +1911-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. He died on +1998-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], military flight engineer[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dessau[2], Hans von Ohain…
  • Hans von Ohain died in Melbourne[4].
  • Hans von Ohain was born on +1911-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hans von Ohain died on +1998-03-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Davids Cemetery[10].
  • Hans von Ohain held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hans von Ohain held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Hans von Ohain worked as a physicist[6].
  • Hans von Ohain worked as a military flight engineer[7].
  • Hans von Ohain worked as an inventor[8].
  • Hans von Ohain's field of work was physics[13].
  • Hans von Ohain was employed by Heinkel[14].
  • Hans von Ohain was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
  • Hans von Ohain received the Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16].
  • Hans von Ohain received the Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille[17].
  • Hans von Ohain received the Charles Stark Draper Prize[18].
  • Hans von Ohain received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].
  • Hans von Ohain received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[20].
  • Hans von Ohain received the Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring[21].
  • Hans von Ohain was a member of National Academy of Engineering[22].
  • Hans von Ohain's image is recorded as Ohain.jpg[23].
  • Hans von Ohain is recorded as male[24].
  • Hans von Ohain's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hans von Ohain's ISNI is recorded as 0000000114916181[26].
  • Hans von Ohain's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 50155430[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hans von Ohain was born in Dessau[2]. He was born on +1911-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Hans von Ohain was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], military flight engineer[7], and inventor[8]. Hans von Ohain's field of work was physics[13]. Among his employers was Heinkel[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1928[30]; Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille[17], an award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1952[33]; Charles Stark Draper Prize[18], a science award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1989[36]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], an aviation museum[37], in United States[38], founded in 1962[39]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[40], in United States[41], founded in 1973[42], headquartered in North Canton[43]; and Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring[21], an engineering award[44], founded in 1957[45].

Death and Burial

Hans von Ohain died on +1998-03-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Melbourne[4]. The cause of death was thyroiditis[46]. Burial took place at Davids Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Hans von Ohain ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He is credited with the discovery of turbojet[49], an engine class[50], founded in 1930[51].

FAQs

Where was Hans von Ohain born?

Born in Dessau[2], Hans von Ohain…

Where did Hans von Ohain die?

Hans von Ohain passed away in Melbourne[4].

What did Hans von Ohain do for work?

Hans von Ohain worked as physicist[6], military flight engineer[7], and inventor[8].

Where did Hans von Ohain go to school?

Hans von Ohain was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Hans von Ohain receive?

Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[16], Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille[17], Charles Stark Draper Prize[18], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].

What did Hans von Ohain discover?

Hans von Ohain is credited as discoverer of turbojet[49].

References

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  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . aiaa.org. aiaa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . National Inventors Hall of Fame. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . nae.edu. nae.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] . 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
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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