Hugo Schiff

German chemist (1834–1915)
Person human Q63766
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Hugo Schiff

Summary

Hugo Schiff is a human[1]. He was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on +1834-04-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on +1915-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugo Schiff was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Hugo Schiff passed away in Florence[4].
  • Hugo Schiff was born on +1834-04-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugo Schiff died on +1915-09-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hugo Schiff is buried at Trespiano Cemetery[9].
  • Hugo Schiff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Hugo Schiff held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Hugo Schiff's professions included chemist[6].
  • Hugo Schiff worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hugo Schiff was employed by University of Bern[12].
  • Among Hugo Schiff's employers was University of Florence[13].
  • Hugo Schiff was employed by University of Turin[14].
  • Hugo Schiff's education included a stint at University of Bern[15].
  • Hugo Schiff's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[16].
  • Hugo Schiff's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Wöhler[17].
  • Hugo Schiff received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[18].
  • Hugo Schiff was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[19].
  • Hugo Schiff's image is recorded as Hugo Schiff 02.jpg[20].
  • Hugo Schiff is recorded as male[21].
  • Hugo Schiff's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hugo Schiff's ISNI is recorded as 0000000021407142[23].
  • Hugo Schiff's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 49361492[24].
  • Hugo Schiff's GND ID is recorded as 117232084[25].
  • Hugo Schiff's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 131643103[26].
  • Hugo Schiff's IdRef ID is recorded as 034823565[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Frankfurt[2], Hugo Schiff… he was born on +1834-04-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bern[15], a comprehensive university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[31] and University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]. Hugo Schiff's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Wöhler[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Bern[12], a comprehensive university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1834[38], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[39]; University of Florence[13], a university[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1321[42], headquartered in Florence[43]; and University of Turin[14], a university[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1404[46].

Recognition

Hugo Schiff received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[18].

Death and Burial

Hugo Schiff died on +1915-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He is buried at Trespiano Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugo Schiff include Schiff test[47].

Why It Matters

Hugo Schiff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Schiff test[47].

FAQs

Where was Hugo Schiff born?

Hugo Schiff's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Hugo Schiff die?

Hugo Schiff passed away in Florence[4].

What did Hugo Schiff do for work?

Hugo Schiff worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hugo Schiff go to school?

Hugo Schiff was educated at University of Bern[15] and University of Göttingen[16].

What awards did Hugo Schiff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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