Hermann Fischer

German chemist (1888-1960)
Person human Q15431351
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Hermann Fischer

Summary

Hermann Fischer is a human[1]. He was born in Würzburg[2]. He was born on December 16, 1888[3]. He died in Berkeley[4]. He died on March 9, 1960[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 (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Fischer's place of birth was Würzburg[2].
  • Hermann Fischer passed away in Berkeley[4].
  • Hermann Fischer was born on December 16, 1888[3].
  • Hermann Fischer died on March 9, 1960[5].
  • Hermann Fischer's father was Emil Fischer[9].
  • Hermann Fischer's mother was Agnes Gerlach[10].
  • Hermann Fischer held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hermann Fischer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Hermann Fischer worked as a chemist[6].
  • Hermann Fischer's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Hermann Fischer's employers was University of Basel[13].
  • Among Hermann Fischer's employers was University of California, Berkeley[14].
  • Hermann Fischer received the Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal[15].
  • Hermann Fischer received the Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry[16].
  • Hermann Fischer was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Hermann Fischer is recorded as male[18].
  • Hermann Fischer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hermann Fischer's family name is recorded as Fischer[20].
  • Hermann Fischer's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Fischer's work location is recorded as Basel[22].
  • Hermann Fischer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Hermann Fischer's different from is recorded as Q132201479[24].
  • Hermann Fischer's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[25].
  • Hermann Fischer's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Würzburg[2], Hermann Fischer… he was born on December 16, 1888[3]. His father was Emil Fischer[9]. His mother was Agnes Gerlach[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Basel[13], a public research university[27], in Switzerland[28], founded in 1460[29], headquartered in Basel[30] and University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1868[33], headquartered in Berkeley[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal[15], a science award[35], in Germany[36] and Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry[16], a chemistry award[37], founded in 1946[38].

Death and Burial

Hermann Fischer died on March 9, 1960[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Fischer born?

Hermann Fischer was born in Würzburg[2].

Where did Hermann Fischer die?

Hermann Fischer passed away in Berkeley[4].

Who were Hermann Fischer's parents?

Hermann Fischer's father was Emil Fischer[9]. Hermann Fischer's mother was Agnes Gerlach[10].

What did Hermann Fischer do for work?

Hermann Fischer worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Hermann Fischer receive?

Honors received include Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold Medal[15] and Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . acscarb.org. acscarb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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