Hieronymous Theodor Richter

German chemist (1824–1898)
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Hieronymous Theodor Richter

Summary

Hieronymous Theodor Richter is a human[1]. Born in Dresden[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1824[3]. He died in Freiberg[4]. He died on September 25, 1898[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and metallurgist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's place of birth was Dresden[2].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter died in Freiberg[4].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter was born on November 21, 1824[3].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter died on September 25, 1898[5].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[10].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter worked as a chemist[6].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter worked as a metallurgist[8].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter held the position of professor[11].
  • Among Hieronymous Theodor Richter's employers was Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[12].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[13].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[14].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter is recorded as male[15].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's Commons category is recorded as Hieronymous Theodor Richter[17].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's residence is recorded as Freiberg[18].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's family name is recorded as Richter[19].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's given name is recorded as Theodor[20].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's work location is recorded as Freiberg[21].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's described by source is recorded as Sächsisches Schriftsteller-Lexicon[24].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's described by source is recorded as Q19127027[25].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Hieronymous Theodor Richter's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Theodor Richter'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Hieronymous Theodor Richter's place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on November 21, 1824[3].

Education

Hieronymous Theodor Richter was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and metallurgist[8]. Hieronymous Theodor Richter was employed by Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[12]. He held the position of professor[11].

Death and Burial

Hieronymous Theodor Richter died on September 25, 1898[5]. He died in Freiberg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hieronymous Theodor Richter include richterite[28], a mineral species[29].

Why It Matters

Hieronymous Theodor Richter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He is credited with the discovery of indium[32], a chemical element[33]. Entities named for him include richterite[28], a mineral species[29].

FAQs

Where was Hieronymous Theodor Richter born?

Hieronymous Theodor Richter's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Hieronymous Theodor Richter die?

Hieronymous Theodor Richter passed away in Freiberg[4].

What did Hieronymous Theodor Richter do for work?

Hieronymous Theodor Richter worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and metallurgist[8].

Where did Hieronymous Theodor Richter go to school?

Hieronymous Theodor Richter was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[13].

What did Hieronymous Theodor Richter discover?

Hieronymous Theodor Richter is credited as discoverer of indium[32].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q15221937. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q15221937. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Q15221937. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Q15221937. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Q15221937. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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