Heinz Nixdorf

computing pioneer (1925-1986)
Person human Q67464
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Heinz Nixdorf

Summary

Heinz Nixdorf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paderborn[2]. He was born on April 9, 1925[3]. He died in Hanover[4]. He died on March 17, 1986[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paderborn[2], Heinz Nixdorf…
  • Heinz Nixdorf died in Hanover[4].
  • Heinz Nixdorf was born on April 9, 1925[3].
  • Heinz Nixdorf died on March 17, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Q135487567[9].
  • Heinz Nixdorf held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's professions included engineer[7].
  • Heinz Nixdorf was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[11].
  • Heinz Nixdorf received the Konrad Zuse Medal[12].
  • Heinz Nixdorf was a member of Deutscher Challenger Yacht Club[13].
  • Heinz Nixdorf is recorded as male[14].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Heinz Nixdorf was affiliated with the Nazi Party[16].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's Commons category is recorded as Heinz Nixdorf[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's family name is recorded as Nixdorf[19].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's given name is recorded as Heinz[20].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Heinz Nixdorf[21].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Heinz Nixdorf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Heinz Nixdorf's place of birth was Paderborn[2]. He was born on April 9, 1925[3].

Education

Heinz Nixdorf's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Heinz Nixdorf received the Konrad Zuse Medal[12].

Personal Life

Heinz Nixdorf was affiliated with the Nazi Party[16].

Death and Burial

Heinz Nixdorf died on March 17, 1986[5]. He died in Hanover[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18]. He is buried at Q135487567[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Heinz Nixdorf include Nixdorf Computer[24], a business[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1968[27], headquartered in Paderborn[28] and Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum[29], a museum[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1996[32].

Why It Matters

Heinz Nixdorf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

Entities named for him include Nixdorf Computer[24], a business[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1968[27], headquartered in Paderborn[28] and Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum[29], a museum[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1996[32].

FAQs

Where was Heinz Nixdorf born?

Heinz Nixdorf's place of birth was Paderborn[2].

Where did Heinz Nixdorf die?

Heinz Nixdorf passed away in Hanover[4].

What did Heinz Nixdorf do for work?

Heinz Nixdorf worked as entrepreneur[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Heinz Nixdorf go to school?

Heinz Nixdorf was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[11].

What awards did Heinz Nixdorf receive?

Honors received include Konrad Zuse Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at. geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . dcyc.de. Retrieved . dcyc.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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