Johann Schweigger

German chemist, physicist, and professor
Person human Q215479
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Johann Schweigger

Summary

Johann Schweigger is a human[1]. He was born in Erlangen[2]. He was born on +1779-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on +1857-09-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], chemist[7], mathematician[8], inventor[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Schweigger's place of birth was Erlangen[2].
  • Johann Schweigger passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Johann Schweigger was born on +1779-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johann Schweigger died on +1857-09-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Johann Schweigger held citizenship in Electorate of Bavaria[12].
  • Johann Schweigger held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[13].
  • Johann Schweigger worked as a physicist[6].
  • Johann Schweigger's professions included chemist[7].
  • Johann Schweigger worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Johann Schweigger's professions included inventor[9].
  • Johann Schweigger worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Johann Schweigger's professions included philosopher[14].
  • Johann Schweigger was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15].
  • Among Johann Schweigger's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Johann Schweigger was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17].
  • Johann Schweigger's doctoral advisor was Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[18].
  • Johann Schweigger's doctoral advisor was Karl Christian von Langsdorf[19].
  • Johann Schweigger's doctoral advisor was Johann Tobias Mayer[20].
  • Johann Schweigger's doctoral advisor was Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[21].
  • Johann Schweigger's doctoral advisor was Franz August Wolf[22].
  • A notable student of Johann Schweigger was Rudolf Clausius[23].
  • Johann Schweigger received the Q134613391[24].
  • Johann Schweigger was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Johann Schweigger was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Johann Schweigger's image is recorded as Johann Salomo Christoph Schweigger.gif[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Schweigger was born in Erlangen[2]. He was born on +1779-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Johann Schweigger was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17]. Doctoral advisors include Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[18], a chemist[28], 1764–1816[29], of Kingdom of Hanover[30]; Karl Christian von Langsdorf[19], a mathematician[31], 1757–1834[32], of Electorate of Hesse[33]; Johann Tobias Mayer[20], a mathematician[34], 1752–1830[35], of Germany[36]; and Franz August Wolf[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], chemist[7], mathematician[8], inventor[9], university teacher[10], and philosopher[14]. Employers include Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15], a public research university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1742[39], headquartered in Erlangen[40] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1502[43], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[44]. A notable student of Johann Schweigger was Rudolf Clausius[23]. Doctoral students include Wilhelm Eduard Weber[45], a physicist[46], 1804–1891[47], of Kingdom of Prussia[48], awarded the Copley Medal[49], specialised in physics[50]; Wilhelm Gottlieb Hankel[51], a chemist[52], 1814–1899[53], of Germany[54]; and Rudolf Clausius[55], a university teacher[56], 1822–1888[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], awarded the Copley Medal[59], specialised in physics[60].

Recognition

Johann Schweigger received the Q134613391[24].

Death and Burial

Johann Schweigger died on +1857-09-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Schweigger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

His notable doctoral advisees include Rudolf Clausius[63], a university teacher[64], 1822–1888[65], of Kingdom of Prussia[66], awarded the Copley Medal[67], specialised in physics[68]; Wilhelm Eduard Weber[69], a physicist[70], 1804–1891[71], of Kingdom of Prussia[72], awarded the Copley Medal[73], specialised in physics[74]; and Wilhelm Gottlieb Hankel[75], a chemist[76], 1814–1899[77], of Germany[78].

FAQs

Where was Johann Schweigger born?

Johann Schweigger's place of birth was Erlangen[2].

Where did Johann Schweigger die?

Johann Schweigger died in Halle (Saale)[4].

What did Johann Schweigger do for work?

Johann Schweigger worked as physicist[6], chemist[7], mathematician[8], inventor[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Johann Schweigger go to school?

Johann Schweigger was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17].

What awards did Johann Schweigger receive?

Honors received include Q134613391[24].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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