Karl Fischer

German chemist (1901-1958)
Person human Q69920
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Karl Fischer

Summary

Karl Fischer is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on March 24, 1901[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on April 16, 1958[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and analytical chemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Karl Fischer…
  • Karl Fischer died in Munich[4].
  • Karl Fischer was born on March 24, 1901[3].
  • Karl Fischer died on April 16, 1958[5].
  • Karl Fischer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Karl Fischer worked as a chemist[6].
  • Karl Fischer's professions included analytical chemist[7].
  • Karl Fischer's education included a stint at Leipzig University[10].
  • Karl Fischer is recorded as male[11].
  • Karl Fischer's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Karl Fischer's Commons category is recorded as Karl Fischer (chemist)[13].
  • Karl Fischer's family name is recorded as Fischer[14].
  • Karl Fischer's given name is recorded as Karl[15].
  • Karl Fischer's given name is recorded as Albert[16].
  • Karl Fischer's given name is recorded as Otto[17].
  • Karl Fischer's given name is recorded as Franz[18].
  • Karl Fischer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Karl Fischer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Karl Albert Otto Franz Fischer'}[20].
  • Karl Fischer's different from is recorded as Karl Kristian Emil Fischer[21].
  • Karl Fischer's different from is recorded as Karl Fischer[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Karl Fischer… he was born on March 24, 1901[3].

Education

Karl Fischer's education included a stint at Leipzig University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and analytical chemist[7].

Death and Burial

Karl Fischer died on April 16, 1958[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Fischer include he titration[23], a chemical technique[24].

Why It Matters

Karl Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include he titration[23], a chemical technique[24].

FAQs

Where was Karl Fischer born?

Karl Fischer's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Karl Fischer die?

Karl Fischer died in Munich[4].

What did Karl Fischer do for work?

Karl Fischer worked as chemist[6] and analytical chemist[7].

Where did Karl Fischer go to school?

Karl Fischer was educated at Leipzig University[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Munich
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Karl, Albert, Otto +1
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