Hilmar Johannes Backer

Dutch university professor and chemist (1882-1959)
Person human Q2718102
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Hilmar Johannes Backer

Summary

Hilmar Johannes Backer is a human[1]. He was born in Dordrecht[2]. He was born on January 13, 1882[3]. He passed away in Glimmen[4]. He died on April 29, 1959[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and chemist[7].

Key Facts

  • Hilmar Johannes Backer's place of birth was Dordrecht[2].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer passed away in Glimmen[4].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer was born on January 13, 1882[3].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer was born on 1882[8].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer died on April 29, 1959[5].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[9].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer worked as a chemist[7].
  • Among Hilmar Johannes Backer's employers was University of Groningen[10].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer was educated at Leiden University[11].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer's doctoral advisor was Antoine Paul Nicolas Franchimont[12].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer's doctoral advisor was Antoine Paul Nicolas Franchimont[13].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer is recorded as male[16].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Jan Hendrik de Boer as a doctoral student[18].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Willy Burgers as a doctoral student[19].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Willem Stevens as a doctoral student[20].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Jan Hendrik de Boer as a doctoral student[21].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Johan Martini van der Zanden as a doctoral student[22].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Hendrik Mulder as a doctoral student[23].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Jan Strating as a doctoral student[24].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Wiepko Gerhardus Perdok as a doctoral student[25].
  • Hilmar Johannes Backer supervised Hendrik Kloosterziel as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Hilmar Johannes Backer's place of birth was Dordrecht[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 13, 1882[3] and 1882[8].

Education

Hilmar Johannes Backer's education included a stint at Leiden University[11]. Doctoral advisors include Antoine Paul Nicolas Franchimont[12], a chemist[27], 1844–1919[28], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and chemist[7]. Among Hilmar Johannes Backer's employers was University of Groningen[10]. Doctoral students include Jan Hendrik de Boer[18], a chemist[30], 1899–1971[31], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[32], specialised in chemistry[33]; Willy Burgers[19], a physicist[34], 1897–1988[35], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[36], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[37], specialised in physics[38]; Willem Stevens[20], a university teacher[39], b. 1910[40], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[41]; Johan Martini van der Zanden[22], a university teacher[42], 1886–1963[43], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[44]; Hendrik Mulder[23]; and Jan Strating[24].

Recognition

Hilmar Johannes Backer received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14].

Death and Burial

Hilmar Johannes Backer died on April 29, 1959[5]. He died in Glimmen[4].

FAQs

Where was Hilmar Johannes Backer born?

Hilmar Johannes Backer's place of birth was Dordrecht[2].

Where did Hilmar Johannes Backer die?

Hilmar Johannes Backer died in Glimmen[4].

What did Hilmar Johannes Backer do for work?

Hilmar Johannes Backer worked as university teacher[6] and chemist[7].

Where did Hilmar Johannes Backer go to school?

Hilmar Johannes Backer was educated at Leiden University[11].

What awards did Hilmar Johannes Backer receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14].

References

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  1. [2] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. 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
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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