Heinrich Franke

German physicist and politician (1887-1966)
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Summary

Heinrich Franke was born on June 27, 1887[1], in Kiel[2]. He died on January 7, 1966[3], in Erlangen[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], judge[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and member of parliament[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Position held: member of the Landtag of Bavaria[11]
  • Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], X-ray badge[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[16]
  • Commons category: Heinrich Franke (physicist)[17]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[18]
  • Family name: Franke[19]
  • Given name: Heinrich[20]
  • Work location: Erlangen[21], Munich[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Heinrich Franke[24]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Franke born?

Heinrich Franke's place of birth was Kiel[2].

Where did Heinrich Franke die?

Heinrich Franke died in Erlangen[4].

What did Heinrich Franke do for work?

Heinrich Franke worked as a physicist[5], judge[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and member of parliament[9].

What awards did Heinrich Franke receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13] and X-ray badge[14].

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  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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