Kurt Mothes

German biochemist and botanist (1900-1983)
Person human Q1793886
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Kurt Mothes

Summary

Kurt Mothes is a human[1]. He was born in Plauen[2]. He was born on November 3, 1900[3]. He died in Ribnitz-Damgarten[4]. He died on February 12, 1983[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], and plant physiologist[10]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Mothes's place of birth was Plauen[2].
  • Kurt Mothes died in Ribnitz-Damgarten[4].
  • Kurt Mothes was born on November 3, 1900[3].
  • Kurt Mothes died on February 12, 1983[5].
  • Kurt Mothes held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Kurt Mothes held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Kurt Mothes's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Kurt Mothes's professions included botanist[7].
  • Kurt Mothes worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Kurt Mothes worked as a pharmacist[9].
  • Kurt Mothes worked as a plant physiologist[10].
  • Kurt Mothes's professions included biologist[14].
  • Kurt Mothes's field of work was biochemistry[15].
  • Among Kurt Mothes's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Kurt Mothes's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17].
  • Kurt Mothes received the Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18].
  • Kurt Mothes received the Banner of Labor[19].
  • Kurt Mothes received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
  • Kurt Mothes received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21].
  • Kurt Mothes received the Star of People's Friendship[22].
  • Kurt Mothes received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
  • Kurt Mothes was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[24].
  • Kurt Mothes was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Kurt Mothes was a member of Sturmabteilung[26].
  • Kurt Mothes was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plauen[2], Kurt Mothes… he was born on November 3, 1900[3].

Education

Kurt Mothes was educated at Leipzig University[17]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], plant physiologist[10], and biologist[14]. Kurt Mothes's field of work was biochemistry[15]. He was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18], a title of honor[29], in German Democratic Republic[30], founded in 1952[31]; Banner of Labor[19], an order[32], in German Democratic Republic[33], founded in 1954[34]; National Prize of East Germany[20], a national award[35], in German Democratic Republic[36], founded in 1949[37]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21], a grade of an order[38], in German Democratic Republic[39]; Star of People's Friendship[22], an order[40], in German Democratic Republic[41], founded in 1959[42]; and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], a civil decoration[43], in Prussia[44], founded in 1842[45].

Personal Life

Kurt Mothes was affiliated with the Nazi Party[46].

Death and Burial

Kurt Mothes died on February 12, 1983[5]. He passed away in Ribnitz-Damgarten[4].

Why It Matters

Kurt Mothes is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Mothes born?

Kurt Mothes's place of birth was Plauen[2].

Where did Kurt Mothes die?

Kurt Mothes died in Ribnitz-Damgarten[4].

What did Kurt Mothes do for work?

Kurt Mothes worked as biochemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], and plant physiologist[10].

Where did Kurt Mothes go to school?

Kurt Mothes was educated at Leipzig University[17].

What awards did Kurt Mothes receive?

Honors received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18], Banner of Labor[19], National Prize of East Germany[20], and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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