Josef Redtenbacher

Austrian chemist and botanist (1810-1870)
Person human Q89508
Josef Redtenbacher
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Josef Redtenbacher

Summary

Josef Redtenbacher is a human[1]. Born in Kirchdorf an der Krems[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1810[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on March 5, 1870[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], professor[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Josef Redtenbacher was born in Kirchdorf an der Krems[2].
  • Josef Redtenbacher died in Vienna[4].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was born on March 13, 1810[3].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was born on March 12, 1810[10].
  • Josef Redtenbacher died on March 5, 1870[5].
  • Josef Redtenbacher worked as a chemist[6].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's professions included professor[7].
  • Josef Redtenbacher worked as a botanist[8].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was employed by University of Vienna[11].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's education included a stint at University of Vienna[12].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Mohs[13].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • Josef Redtenbacher was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Josef Redtenbacher is recorded as male[17].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Josef Redtenbacher supervised Carl von Than as a doctoral student[19].
  • Josef Redtenbacher supervised Carl von Than as a doctoral student[20].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's Commons category is recorded as Josef Redtenbacher (chemist)[21].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's family name is recorded as Redtenbacher[22].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's given name is recorded as Josef[23].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's relative is recorded as Erna Redtenbacher[24].
  • Josef Redtenbacher studied under Friedrich Mohs[25].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Josef Redtenbacher's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kirchdorf an der Krems[2], Josef Redtenbacher… Recorded date of birth include March 13, 1810[3] and March 12, 1810[10].

Education

Josef Redtenbacher was educated at University of Vienna[12]. His doctoral advisor was Friedrich Mohs[13]. He studied under Friedrich Mohs[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], professor[7], and botanist[8]. Josef Redtenbacher was employed by University of Vienna[11]. Doctoral students include Carl von Than[19], a chemist[28], 1834–1908[29], of Hungary[30], awarded the Lieben Prize[31].

Death and Burial

Josef Redtenbacher died on March 5, 1870[5]. He died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Josef Redtenbacher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

His notable doctoral advisees include Carl von Than[34], a chemist[35], 1834–1908[36], of Hungary[37], awarded the Lieben Prize[38].

FAQs

Where was Josef Redtenbacher born?

Josef Redtenbacher's place of birth was Kirchdorf an der Krems[2].

Where did Josef Redtenbacher die?

Josef Redtenbacher passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Josef Redtenbacher do for work?

Josef Redtenbacher worked as chemist[6], professor[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Josef Redtenbacher go to school?

Josef Redtenbacher was educated at University of Vienna[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Lexikon des Landes Österreich ob der Enns. literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Redtenbacher, Joseph (BLKÖ). literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Redtenbacher, Joseph (BLKÖ). literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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