Karl Sebastian Cornelius

German physicist (1819–1896)
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Summary

Karl Sebastian Cornelius was born on November 14, 1819[1], in Ronshausen[2]. He died on November 5, 1896[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], university teacher[6], and philosopher[7]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[9], Kingdom of Prussia[10], Electorate of Hesse[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Given name: Karl[13], Sebastian[14]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[15], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
  • P14925: 139[18]

FAQs

Where was Karl Sebastian Cornelius born?

Karl Sebastian Cornelius was born in Ronshausen[2].

Where did Karl Sebastian Cornelius die?

Karl Sebastian Cornelius died in Halle (Saale)[4].

What did Karl Sebastian Cornelius do for work?

Karl Sebastian Cornelius worked as a physicist[5], university teacher[6], and philosopher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Catalogus Professorum Halensis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14925 → 139
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → physicist, university teacher, philosopher
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    Sex or gender → male
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