Karl Schering

German physicist, mathematician and university teacher (1854–1925)
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Summary

Karl Schering is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scharnebeck[2]. He was born on January 1, 1854[3]. He passed away in Darmstadt[4]. He died on April 21, 1925[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], and editor[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl Schering's place of birth was Scharnebeck[2].
  • Karl Schering died in Darmstadt[4].
  • Karl Schering was born on January 1, 1854[3].
  • Karl Schering was born on June 1, 1854[11].
  • Karl Schering died on April 21, 1925[5].
  • Karl Schering worked as a physicist[6].
  • Karl Schering worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Schering worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Karl Schering worked as an editor[9].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was algebraic geometry[13].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was physics[14].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was geophysics[15].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was geomagnetism[16].
  • Karl Schering's field of work was compass[17].
  • Among Karl Schering's employers was Technical University of Darmstadt[18].
  • Karl Schering was educated at University of Göttingen[19].
  • Karl Schering received the Cross of Honour of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[20].
  • Karl Schering received the Knight 1st Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21].
  • Karl Schering was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22].
  • Karl Schering is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Schering's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Schering's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[25].
  • Karl Schering's family name is recorded as Schering[26].
  • Karl Schering's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scharnebeck[2], Karl Schering… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1854[3] and June 1, 1854[11].

Education

Karl Schering was educated at University of Göttingen[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], and editor[9]. Fields of work include mathematics[12], an academic discipline[28]; algebraic geometry[13], a branch of mathematics[29]; physics[14], a branch of science[30]; geophysics[15], a branch of science[31]; geomagnetism[16], a branch of physics[32]; and compass[17], a navigational instrument[33]. Among Karl Schering's employers was Technical University of Darmstadt[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Honour of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[20], a grade of an order[34], founded in 1900[35] and Knight 1st Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21], a grade of an order[36], in Grand Duchy of Hesse[37], founded in 1859[38].

Death and Burial

Karl Schering died on April 21, 1925[5]. He died in Darmstadt[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Schering is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Karl Schering born?

Karl Schering's place of birth was Scharnebeck[2].

Where did Karl Schering die?

Karl Schering died in Darmstadt[4].

What did Karl Schering do for work?

Karl Schering worked as physicist[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], and editor[9].

Where did Karl Schering go to school?

Karl Schering was educated at University of Göttingen[19].

What awards did Karl Schering receive?

Honors received include Cross of Honour of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[20] and Knight 1st Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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