Karl Theophil Fries

German chemist (1875-1962)
Person human Q100140
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Summary

Karl Theophil Fries is a human[1]. Born in Kiedrich[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1875[3]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He died on September 6, 1962[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Theophil Fries's place of birth was Kiedrich[2].
  • Karl Theophil Fries passed away in Marburg[4].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was born on March 13, 1875[3].
  • Karl Theophil Fries died on September 6, 1962[5].
  • Karl Theophil Fries held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's professions included chemist[6].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was employed by TU Braunschweig[11].
  • Among Karl Theophil Fries's employers was University of Marburg[12].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was educated at University of Marburg[13].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's doctoral advisor was Theodor Zincke[14].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was a member of Landsmannschaft Nibelungia Marburg[16].
  • Karl Theophil Fries is recorded as male[17].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was affiliated with the German People's Party[19].
  • Karl Theophil Fries was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's family name is recorded as Fries[21].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's given name is recorded as Karl[22].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's work location is recorded as Marburg[23].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's name in native language is recorded as Karl Theophil Fries[25].
  • Karl Theophil Fries's P14660 is recorded as 00000153[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kiedrich[2], Karl Theophil Fries… he was born on March 13, 1875[3].

Education

Karl Theophil Fries's education included a stint at University of Marburg[13]. His doctoral advisor was Theodor Zincke[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. Employers include TU Braunschweig[11], an institute of technology[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1745[29], headquartered in Brunswick[30] and University of Marburg[12], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1527[33], headquartered in Marburg[34].

Personal Life

Karl Theophil Fries was affiliated with the German People's Party[19].

Death and Burial

Karl Theophil Fries died on September 6, 1962[5]. He died in Marburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Theophil Fries include Fries rearrangement[35], an eponymous chemical reaction[36].

Why It Matters

Karl Theophil Fries ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Fries rearrangement[35], an eponymous chemical reaction[36].

FAQs

Where was Karl Theophil Fries born?

Karl Theophil Fries was born in Kiedrich[2].

Where did Karl Theophil Fries die?

Karl Theophil Fries passed away in Marburg[4].

What did Karl Theophil Fries do for work?

Karl Theophil Fries worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Where did Karl Theophil Fries go to school?

Karl Theophil Fries was educated at University of Marburg[13].

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  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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