Herman Potočnik
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Summary
Herman Potočnik was born on December 22, 1892[1], in Pula[2]. He died on August 27, 1929[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], mechanical engineer[7], engineer[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Vídeň[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Yugoslavia[12], Austria–Hungary[13]
- Occupation: technician[14]
- Field of work: mechanical engineering[15], astronautics[16], space exploration[17]
- Educated at: TU Wien[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Herman Potočnik[20]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
- Family name: Potočnik[23]
- Given name: Herman[24]
- Work location: Austria–Hungary[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Commons Creator page: Herman Potočnik[28]
- P14536: 435260[29]
Why It Matters
Herman Potočnik has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Herman Potočnik born?
Herman Potočnik's place of birth was Pula[2].
Where did Herman Potočnik die?
Herman Potočnik passed away in Vienna[4].
What did Herman Potočnik do for work?
Herman Potočnik worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], mechanical engineer[7], engineer[8], and military officer[9].
Where did Herman Potočnik go to school?
Herman Potočnik was educated at TU Wien[18].