Heinz Wolff

German-British scientist
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Heinz Wolff

Summary

Heinz Wolff is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1928[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 15, 2017[5]. He worked as a physiologist[6], television presenter[7], and science communicator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Heinz Wolff was born in Berlin[2].
  • Heinz Wolff died in London[4].
  • Heinz Wolff was born on April 29, 1928[3].
  • Heinz Wolff died on December 15, 2017[5].
  • Heinz Wolff held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Heinz Wolff held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Heinz Wolff worked as a physiologist[6].
  • Heinz Wolff's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Heinz Wolff worked as a science communicator[8].
  • Heinz Wolff's field of work was bioengineering[12].
  • Among Heinz Wolff's employers was Brunel University London[13].
  • Heinz Wolff's education included a stint at University College London[14].
  • Heinz Wolff's education included a stint at City of Oxford High School for Boys[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinz Wolff is The Great Egg Race[16].
  • Heinz Wolff received the Higginson Lecture[17].
  • Heinz Wolff received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[18].
  • Heinz Wolff received the Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers[19].
  • Heinz Wolff received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[20].
  • Heinz Wolff received the Edinburgh Medal[21].
  • Heinz Wolff received the honorary doctorate[22].
  • Heinz Wolff was a member of Royal College of Physicians, London[23].
  • Heinz Wolff is recorded as male[24].
  • Heinz Wolff's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Heinz Wolff's Commons category is recorded as Heinz Wolff[26].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinz Wolff was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 29, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[14], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and City of Oxford High School for Boys[15], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1881[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physiologist[6], television presenter[7], and science communicator[8]. Heinz Wolff's field of work was bioengineering[12]. Among his employers was Brunel University London[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heinz Wolff is The Great Egg Race[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Higginson Lecture[17], an award[35], founded in 1997[36]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[18], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers[19]; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[20], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Edinburgh Medal[21], a science award[41], founded in 1989[42]; and honorary doctorate[22], a title of honor[43].

Death and Burial

Heinz Wolff died on December 15, 2017[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[27].

Why It Matters

Heinz Wolff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Heinz Wolff born?

Born in Berlin[2], Heinz Wolff…

Where did Heinz Wolff die?

Heinz Wolff died in London[4].

What did Heinz Wolff do for work?

Heinz Wolff worked as physiologist[6], television presenter[7], and science communicator[8].

Where did Heinz Wolff go to school?

Heinz Wolff was educated at University College London[14] and City of Oxford High School for Boys[15].

What awards did Heinz Wolff receive?

Honors received include Higginson Lecture[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[18], Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers[19], and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. brunel.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  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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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The Great Egg Race
    Given name Heinz
    Field of work bioengineering
    Family name Wolff
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