Josef von Halban

Austrian gynecologist (1870–1937)
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Josef von Halban

Summary

Josef von Halban is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1870[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on April 23, 1937[5]. He worked as a gynecologist[6], obstetrician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Josef von Halban's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Josef von Halban died in Vienna[4].
  • Josef von Halban was born on October 10, 1870[3].
  • Josef von Halban died on April 23, 1937[5].
  • Josef von Halban was married to Selma Kurz[10].
  • A child of Josef von Halban was George Halban[11].
  • A child of Josef von Halban was Désirée Louise Anna Ernestine von Halban[12].
  • Josef von Halban held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • Josef von Halban's professions included gynecologist[6].
  • Josef von Halban's professions included obstetrician[7].
  • Josef von Halban worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Josef von Halban's field of work was obstetrics[14].
  • Josef von Halban was employed by University of Vienna[15].
  • Josef von Halban was educated at University of Vienna[16].
  • Josef von Halban's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Schauta[17].
  • Josef von Halban is recorded as male[18].
  • Josef von Halban's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Josef von Halban earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].
  • Josef von Halban's family name is recorded as Halban[21].
  • Josef von Halban's given name is recorded as Josef[22].
  • Josef von Halban's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Josef von Halban… he was born on October 10, 1870[3].

Education

Josef von Halban was educated at University of Vienna[16]. His doctoral advisor was Friedrich Schauta[17]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include gynecologist[6], obstetrician[7], and university teacher[8]. Josef von Halban's field of work was obstetrics[14]. Among his employers was University of Vienna[15].

Personal Life

Among Josef von Halban's spouses was Selma Kurz[10]. Children include George Halban[11], a writer[24], 1915–1998[25], of Austria[26] and Désirée Louise Anna Ernestine von Halban[12], an opera singer[27], 1912–1996[28], of Austria[29].

Death and Burial

Josef von Halban died on April 23, 1937[5]. He died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Josef von Halban ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Josef von Halban born?

Josef von Halban's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Josef von Halban die?

Josef von Halban passed away in Vienna[4].

Who was Josef von Halban married to?

Josef von Halban's spouses include Selma Kurz[10].

What did Josef von Halban do for work?

Josef von Halban worked as gynecologist[6], obstetrician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Josef von Halban go to school?

Josef von Halban was educated at University of Vienna[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Vienna
    Citizenship
    Educated at University of Vienna
    Child George Halban, Désirée Louise Anna Ernestine von Halban
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