Helmut Zahn

Chemist first who synthesis of insulin (1916–2004)
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Summary

Helmut Zahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Erlangen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1916[3]. He died in Aachen[4]. He died on January 1, 2004[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Helmut Zahn was born in Erlangen[2].
  • Helmut Zahn died in Aachen[4].
  • Helmut Zahn was born on January 1, 1916[3].
  • Helmut Zahn was born on June 13, 1916[9].
  • Helmut Zahn died on January 1, 2004[5].
  • Helmut Zahn died on November 14, 2004[10].
  • Helmut Zahn held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Helmut Zahn's professions included chemist[6].
  • Helmut Zahn's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Helmut Zahn's employers was RWTH Aachen University[12].
  • Helmut Zahn's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[13].
  • Helmut Zahn's education included a stint at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[14].
  • Helmut Zahn received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[15].
  • Helmut Zahn received the Richard Kuhn Medal[16].
  • Helmut Zahn received the honorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia[17].
  • Helmut Zahn received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18].
  • Helmut Zahn was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Helmut Zahn is recorded as male[20].
  • Helmut Zahn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Helmut Zahn's family name is recorded as Zahn[22].
  • Helmut Zahn's given name is recorded as Helmut[23].
  • Helmut Zahn's work location is recorded as Aachen[24].
  • Helmut Zahn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Helmut Zahn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Helmut Zahn'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Erlangen[2], Helmut Zahn… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1916[3] and June 13, 1916[9].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1386[29], headquartered in Heidelberg[30] and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[14], an institute of technology[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1825[33], headquartered in Karlsruhe[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Helmut Zahn was employed by RWTH Aachen University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Exner Medal[15], an award[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1921[37]; Richard Kuhn Medal[16], a science award[38]; honorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia[17], an award[39], in Spain[40]; and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18], a state decoration[41], in Austria[42], founded in 1955[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 2004[5] and November 14, 2004[10]. Helmut Zahn passed away in Aachen[4].

Why It Matters

Helmut Zahn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Zahn born?

Born in Erlangen[2].

Where did Helmut Zahn die?

Helmut Zahn passed away in Aachen[4].

What did Helmut Zahn do for work?

Helmut Zahn worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Helmut Zahn go to school?

Helmut Zahn was educated at Heidelberg University[13] and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[14].

What awards did Helmut Zahn receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Exner Medal[15], Richard Kuhn Medal[16], honorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia[17], and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] ↑ . wilhelmexner.org. wilhelmexner.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . upc.edu. upc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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