Hermann Sprengel

German chemist (1834–1906)
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Hermann Sprengel

Summary

Hermann Sprengel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schillerslage[2]. He was born on August 29, 1834[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 14, 1906[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], physicist[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schillerslage[2], Hermann Sprengel…
  • Hermann Sprengel passed away in London[4].
  • Hermann Sprengel was born on August 29, 1834[3].
  • Hermann Sprengel died on January 14, 1906[5].
  • Hermann Sprengel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Hermann Sprengel worked as a chemist[6].
  • Hermann Sprengel worked as a physicist[7].
  • Hermann Sprengel's professions included inventor[8].
  • Hermann Sprengel's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[11].
  • Hermann Sprengel's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[12].
  • Hermann Sprengel received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • Hermann Sprengel was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • Hermann Sprengel is recorded as male[15].
  • Hermann Sprengel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hermann Sprengel's family name is recorded as Sprengel[17].
  • Hermann Sprengel's given name is recorded as Hermann[18].
  • Hermann Sprengel's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[19].
  • Hermann Sprengel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Sprengel's place of birth was Schillerslage[2]. He was born on August 29, 1834[3].

Education

Hermann Sprengel's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[11]. His doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], physicist[7], and inventor[8].

Recognition

Hermann Sprengel received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].

Death and Burial

Hermann Sprengel died on January 14, 1906[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hermann Sprengel include Sprengel explosive[21].

Why It Matters

Hermann Sprengel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of Sprengel pump[24]. Entities named for him include Sprengel explosive[21].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Sprengel born?

Born in Schillerslage[2], Hermann Sprengel…

Where did Hermann Sprengel die?

Hermann Sprengel died in London[4].

What did Hermann Sprengel do for work?

Hermann Sprengel worked as chemist[6], physicist[7], and inventor[8].

Where did Hermann Sprengel go to school?

Hermann Sprengel was educated at Heidelberg University[11].

What awards did Hermann Sprengel receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13].

What did Hermann Sprengel discover?

Hermann Sprengel is credited as discoverer of Sprengel pump[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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