Hermann Snellen

Summary

Hermann Snellen is a human^[1]. Born in Zeist^[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1834^[3]. He died in Utrecht^[4]. He died on January 18, 1908^[5]. He worked as a physician^[6], ophthalmologist^[7], and university teacher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Hermann Snellen was born in Zeist^[2].
• Hermann Snellen died in Utrecht^[4].
• Hermann Snellen was born on February 19, 1834^[3].
• Hermann Snellen died on January 18, 1908^[5].
• Hermann Snellen held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands^[10].
• Dutch was Hermann Snellen's native language^[11].
• Hermann Snellen's professions included physician^[6].
• Hermann Snellen's professions included ophthalmologist^[7].
• Hermann Snellen worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Hermann Snellen held the position of rector of Utrecht University^[12].
• Hermann Snellen was employed by Utrecht University^[13].
• Hermann Snellen's education included a stint at Utrecht University^[14].
• Hermann Snellen is recorded as male^[15].
• Hermann Snellen's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Hermann Snellen's Commons category is recorded as Herman Snellen (1834 – 1908)^[17].
• Hermann Snellen earned the academic degree of doctorate^[18].
• Hermann Snellen's family name is recorded as Snellen^[19].
• Hermann Snellen's given name is recorded as Herman^[20].
• Hermann Snellen's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[21].
• Hermann Snellen's described by source is recorded as Onze Hoogleeraren^[22].
• Hermann Snellen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch^[23].
• Hermann Snellen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Herman Snellen'}^[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zeist^[2], Hermann Snellen… he was born on February 19, 1834^[3]. Dutch was his native language^[11].

Education

Hermann Snellen was educated at Utrecht University^[14]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician^[6], ophthalmologist^[7], and university teacher^[8]. Hermann Snellen was employed by Utrecht University^[13]. He held the position of rector of Utrecht University^[12].

Death and Burial

Hermann Snellen died on January 18, 1908^[5]. He passed away in Utrecht^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hermann Snellen include Snellen chart^[25], an eye chart^[26].

Why It Matters

Hermann Snellen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[27] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]

He is credited with the discovery of Snellen chart^[29], an eye chart^[30]. Entities named for him include Snellen chart^[25], an eye chart^[26].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Snellen born?

Hermann Snellen was born in Zeist^[2].

Where did Hermann Snellen die?

Hermann Snellen passed away in Utrecht^[4].

What did Hermann Snellen do for work?

Hermann Snellen worked as physician^[6], ophthalmologist^[7], and university teacher^[8].

Where did Hermann Snellen go to school?

Hermann Snellen was educated at Utrecht University^[14].

What did Hermann Snellen discover?

Hermann Snellen is credited as discoverer of Snellen chart^[29].