Hermann von Wissmann

German-Austrian explorer of Arabia (1885–1979)
Person human Q119980
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Hermann von Wissmann

Summary

Hermann von Wissmann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Etzweiler[2]. He was born on September 2, 1895[3]. He passed away in Zell am See[4]. He died on September 5, 1979[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geographer[7], university teacher[8], arabist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Etzweiler[2], Hermann von Wissmann…
  • Hermann von Wissmann died in Zell am See[4].
  • Hermann von Wissmann was born on September 2, 1895[3].
  • Hermann von Wissmann died on September 5, 1979[5].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's father was Hermann Wissmann[12].
  • Hermann von Wissmann held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's professions included explorer[6].
  • Hermann von Wissmann worked as a geographer[7].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hermann von Wissmann worked as an arabist[9].
  • Hermann von Wissmann worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's professions included scientific collector[14].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's field of work was Arabic studies[15].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's field of work was geography[16].
  • Hermann von Wissmann was employed by University of Tübingen[17].
  • Hermann von Wissmann received the Carus medal[18].
  • Hermann von Wissmann received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[19].
  • Hermann von Wissmann received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20].
  • Hermann von Wissmann was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Hermann von Wissmann is recorded as male[22].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's archives at is recorded as Geographische Zentralbibliothek[24].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's archives at is recorded as University Library of Tübingen[25].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's family name is recorded as von Wissmann[26].
  • Hermann von Wissmann's given name is recorded as Hermann[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Etzweiler[2], Hermann von Wissmann… he was born on September 2, 1895[3]. His father was Hermann Wissmann[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geographer[7], university teacher[8], arabist[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[14]. Fields of work include Arabic studies[15], a field of study[28] and geography[16], an academic discipline[29]. Hermann von Wissmann was employed by University of Tübingen[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Carus medal[18], a science award[30], in Germany[31]; Carl-Ritter-Medal[19], a science award[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1878[34]; and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20], an award[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1650[37].

Death and Burial

Hermann von Wissmann died on September 5, 1979[5]. He passed away in Zell am See[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann von Wissmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Hermann von Wissmann born?

Hermann von Wissmann was born in Etzweiler[2].

Where did Hermann von Wissmann die?

Hermann von Wissmann passed away in Zell am See[4].

Who were Hermann von Wissmann's parents?

Hermann von Wissmann's father was Hermann Wissmann[12].

What did Hermann von Wissmann do for work?

Hermann von Wissmann worked as explorer[6], geographer[7], university teacher[8], arabist[9], and botanical collector[10].

What awards did Hermann von Wissmann receive?

Honors received include Carus medal[18], Carl-Ritter-Medal[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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