Johann Benckiser

(30 December 1782 – 7 May 1851) was the founder of Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH, a major German chemicals business
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Johann Benckiser

Summary

Johann Benckiser is a human[1]. Born in Pforzheim[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1782[3]. He passed away in Pforzheim[4]. He died on May 7, 1851[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], businessperson[7], merchant[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Benckiser's place of birth was Pforzheim[2].
  • Johann Benckiser passed away in Pforzheim[4].
  • Johann Benckiser was born on December 30, 1782[3].
  • Johann Benckiser died on May 7, 1851[5].
  • Johann Benckiser's professions included chemist[6].
  • Johann Benckiser's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Johann Benckiser's professions included merchant[8].
  • Johann Benckiser's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • Johann Benckiser is recorded as male[11].
  • Johann Benckiser's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Johann Benckiser's Commons category is recorded as Johann Adam Benckiser[13].
  • Johann Benckiser's given name is recorded as Johann[14].
  • Johann Benckiser's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[15].
  • Johann Benckiser's P14927 is recorded as 1088349919[16].

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Origins and Family

Johann Benckiser was born in Pforzheim[2]. He was born on December 30, 1782[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], businessperson[7], merchant[8], and entrepreneur[9].

Death and Burial

Johann Benckiser died on May 7, 1851[5]. He died in Pforzheim[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Benckiser ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was Johann Benckiser born?

Johann Benckiser was born in Pforzheim[2].

Where did Johann Benckiser die?

Johann Benckiser passed away in Pforzheim[4].

What did Johann Benckiser do for work?

Johann Benckiser worked as chemist[6], businessperson[7], merchant[8], and entrepreneur[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Pforzheim
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Given name → Johann
    P14927 → 1088349919
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