Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

German chemist and mineralogist (1774-1856)
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Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs
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Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

Summary

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bavarian Forest[2]. He was born on May 15, 1774[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on March 5, 1856[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's place of birth was Bavarian Forest[2].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs died in Munich[4].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was born on May 15, 1774[3].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs died on March 5, 1856[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[10].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[11].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's professions included chemist[6].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs worked as a mineralogist[7].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • A notable student of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was Max Joseph von Pettenkofer[13].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[14].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's Commons category is recorded as Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs[20].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[21].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's family name is recorded as von Fuchs[22].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's family name is recorded as Fuchs[23].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's given name is recorded as Nepomuk[25].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's work location is recorded as Munich[26].
  • Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs's place of birth was Bavarian Forest[2]. He was born on May 15, 1774[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8]. Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12]. A notable student of him was Max Joseph von Pettenkofer[13].

Recognition

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs died on March 5, 1856[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs include fuchsite[28], a mineral variety[29].

Why It Matters

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include fuchsite[28], a mineral variety[29].

FAQs

Where was Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs born?

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs was born in Bavarian Forest[2].

Where did Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs die?

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs died in Munich[4].

What did Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs do for work?

Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs worked as chemist[6], mineralogist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Fuchs, Johann Nepomuk von. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation chemist, mineralogist, university teacher
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    Award received Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
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