Jakob Philipp Wolfers

Dr. phil. Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald 1836
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Jakob Philipp Wolfers

Summary

Jakob Philipp Wolfers is a human[1]. Born in Minden[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1803[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 22, 1878[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], scientist[9], and editor[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Minden[2], Jakob Philipp Wolfers…
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers died in Berlin[4].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers was born on May 31, 1803[3].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers died on April 22, 1878[5].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers worked as a scientist[9].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's professions included editor[10].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's field of work was mathematics[11].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's field of work was geometry[12].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's field of work was astronomy[13].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's field of work was astronomical observatory[14].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's field of work was geography[15].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's education included a stint at University of Greifswald[16].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers is recorded as male[17].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[19].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's family name is recorded as Wolfers[20].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's given name is recorded as Jakob[21].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's given name is recorded as Philipp[22].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's work location is recorded as Berlin[23].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's work location is recorded as Greifswald[24].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Jakob Philipp Wolfers's described by source is recorded as Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[26].

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Origins and Family

Jakob Philipp Wolfers's place of birth was Minden[2]. He was born on May 31, 1803[3].

Education

Jakob Philipp Wolfers was educated at University of Greifswald[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], scientist[9], and editor[10]. Fields of work include mathematics[11], an academic discipline[27]; geometry[12], a branch of mathematics[28]; astronomy[13], a branch of science[29]; astronomical observatory[14]; and geography[15], an academic discipline[30].

Death and Burial

Jakob Philipp Wolfers died on April 22, 1878[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Jakob Philipp Wolfers born?

Jakob Philipp Wolfers's place of birth was Minden[2].

Where did Jakob Philipp Wolfers die?

Jakob Philipp Wolfers passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Jakob Philipp Wolfers do for work?

Jakob Philipp Wolfers worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], scientist[9], and editor[10].

Where did Jakob Philipp Wolfers go to school?

Jakob Philipp Wolfers was educated at University of Greifswald[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

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    Date of death +1878-04-22T00:00:00Z
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