Ludwig Beck

German metallurgist (1841–1918)
Person human Q1312148
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Summary

Ludwig Beck was born on July 10, 1841[1], in Darmstadt[2]. He died on July 23, 1918[3], in Biebrich[4]. He worked as a metallurgist[5], chemist[6], entrepreneur[7], and engineer[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Friedrich Jacob Heinrich Beck[10]
  • Spouse: Bertha Draudt[11]
  • Child: Wilhelm Beck[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Award received: Knight 1st Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[14], honorary doctorate[15]
  • Member of: VDI – The Association of German Engineers[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Ludwig Beck (chemist)[18]
  • Family name: Beck[19]
  • Given name: Ludwig[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Owner of: Rheinhütte Pumpen[22]
  • Sibling: Theodor Beck[23], Friedrich Beck[24]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Beck born?

Ludwig Beck's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].

Where did Ludwig Beck die?

Ludwig Beck died in Biebrich[4].

Who were Ludwig Beck's parents?

Ludwig Beck's father was Friedrich Jacob Heinrich Beck[10].

Who was Ludwig Beck married to?

Ludwig Beck's spouses include Bertha Draudt[11].

What did Ludwig Beck do for work?

Ludwig Beck worked as a metallurgist[5], chemist[6], entrepreneur[7], and engineer[8].

What awards did Ludwig Beck receive?

Honors received include Knight 1st Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[14] and honorary doctorate[15].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Q107294435. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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