Joseph König

German chemist (1843–1930)
Person human Q95483
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Joseph König

Summary

Joseph König is a human[1]. His place of birth was Haltern am See[2]. He was born on November 15, 1843[3]. He passed away in Münster[4]. He died on April 12, 1930[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], agricultural chemist[8], food chemist[9], and microbiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph König was born in Haltern am See[2].
  • Joseph König passed away in Münster[4].
  • Joseph König was born on November 15, 1843[3].
  • Joseph König died on April 12, 1930[5].
  • Joseph König held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Joseph König held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Joseph König worked as a chemist[6].
  • Joseph König's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Joseph König's professions included agricultural chemist[8].
  • Joseph König worked as a food chemist[9].
  • Joseph König worked as a microbiologist[10].
  • Joseph König's professions included mycologist[14].
  • Joseph König was employed by University of Münster[15].
  • Joseph König received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16].
  • Joseph König received the Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[17].
  • Joseph König was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Joseph König is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph König's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph König's family name is recorded as König[21].
  • Joseph König's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • Joseph König's given name is recorded as Josef[23].
  • Joseph König's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Joseph König's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Joseph König's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Joseph König's Commons Creator page is recorded as Joseph König (chemist)[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph König's place of birth was Haltern am See[2]. He was born on November 15, 1843[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], agricultural chemist[8], food chemist[9], microbiologist[10], and mycologist[14]. Joseph König was employed by University of Münster[15].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16], an award[28], in Germany[29] and Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[17], an award[30], in Germany[31].

Death and Burial

Joseph König died on April 12, 1930[5]. He passed away in Münster[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph König ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Joseph König born?

Joseph König's place of birth was Haltern am See[2].

Where did Joseph König die?

Joseph König died in Münster[4].

What did Joseph König do for work?

Joseph König worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], agricultural chemist[8], food chemist[9], and microbiologist[10].

What awards did Joseph König receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16] and Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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