Karl von Vierordt

German physician (1818–1884)
Person human Q70686
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Karl von Vierordt

Summary

Karl von Vierordt is a human[1]. He was born in Lahr/Schwarzwald[2]. He was born on July 1, 1818[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on November 22, 1884[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Vierordt's place of birth was Lahr/Schwarzwald[2].
  • Karl von Vierordt died in Tübingen[4].
  • Karl von Vierordt was born on July 1, 1818[3].
  • Karl von Vierordt died on November 22, 1884[5].
  • A child of Karl von Vierordt was Hermann Vierordt[11].
  • Karl von Vierordt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[12].
  • Karl von Vierordt's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Karl von Vierordt's professions included physician[7].
  • Karl von Vierordt worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl von Vierordt worked as a physiologist[9].
  • Karl von Vierordt was employed by University of Tübingen[13].
  • Karl von Vierordt's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[14].
  • Karl von Vierordt received the Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[15].
  • Karl von Vierordt received the Knight First class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[16].
  • Karl von Vierordt received the Commander of the Friedrich Order[17].
  • Karl von Vierordt was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Karl von Vierordt is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl von Vierordt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl von Vierordt's Commons category is recorded as Karl von Vierordt[21].
  • Karl von Vierordt earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Karl von Vierordt's residence is recorded as Kingdom of Württemberg[23].
  • Karl von Vierordt's given name is recorded as Karl[24].
  • Karl von Vierordt's work location is recorded as Karlsruhe[25].
  • Karl von Vierordt's work location is recorded as Tübingen[26].
  • Karl von Vierordt's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl von Vierordt was born in Lahr/Schwarzwald[2]. He was born on July 1, 1818[3].

Education

Karl von Vierordt was educated at Heidelberg University[14]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9]. Among Karl von Vierordt's employers was University of Tübingen[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[15], a grade of an order[28], in Kingdom of Württemberg[29]; Knight First class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[16], a grade of an order[30], in Grand Duchy of Baden[31], founded in 1866[32]; and Commander of the Friedrich Order[17], a grade of an order[33], in Kingdom of Württemberg[34], founded in 1856[35].

Personal Life

A child of Karl von Vierordt was Hermann Vierordt[11].

Death and Burial

Karl von Vierordt died on November 22, 1884[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Karl von Vierordt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He is credited with the discovery of sphygmograph[38], founded in 1854[39].

FAQs

Where was Karl von Vierordt born?

Born in Lahr/Schwarzwald[2], Karl von Vierordt…

Where did Karl von Vierordt die?

Karl von Vierordt passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Karl von Vierordt do for work?

Karl von Vierordt worked as psychologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9].

Where did Karl von Vierordt go to school?

Karl von Vierordt was educated at Heidelberg University[14].

What awards did Karl von Vierordt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[15], Knight First class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[16], and Commander of the Friedrich Order[17].

What did Karl von Vierordt discover?

Karl von Vierordt is credited as discoverer of sphygmograph[38].

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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.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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