Max Joseph von Pettenkofer

Bavarian chemist and hygienist (1818–1901)
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Max Joseph von Pettenkofer
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Max Joseph von Pettenkofer

Summary

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer is a human[1]. Born in Q1823329[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1818[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 10, 1901[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], hygienist[9], and pharmacist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's place of birth was Q1823329[2].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer died in Munich[4].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was born on December 3, 1818[3].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer died on February 10, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[12].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's father was Johann Baptist Pettenkofer[13].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's mother was Barbara Pettenkofer[14].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was married to Helene von Pettenkofer[15].
  • A child of Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was Maximilian Pettenkofer[16].
  • A child of Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was Anna Riediger[17].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[18].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer worked as a chemist[6].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's professions included physician[7].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer worked as a hygienist[9].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer worked as a pharmacist[10].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's professions included epidemiologist[19].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer held the position of extraordinary professor[20].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer held the position of professor[21].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer held the position of president[22].
  • Among Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].
  • Among Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's employers was Bavarian Central Mint[24].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's education included a stint at Wilhelmsgymnasium[26].
  • Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q1823329[2], Max Joseph von Pettenkofer… he was born on December 3, 1818[3]. His father was Johann Baptist Pettenkofer[13]. His mother was Barbara Pettenkofer[14].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31] and Wilhelmsgymnasium[26], a humanistic gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1559[34], headquartered in Old Academy[35]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Medicine[36] and full professor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], hygienist[9], pharmacist[10], and epidemiologist[19]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1472[40], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[41] and Bavarian Central Mint[24], a mint[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1158[44]. Positions held include extraordinary professor[20], an academic rank[45], in Germany[46]; professor[21], a title of authority[47]; and president[22], a corporate title[48]. Notable students include Alexander Crever Abbott[49] and Panteleimon Osipovich Smolensky[50]. Doctoral students include Alexander Crever Abbott[51] and Panteleimon Osipovich Smolensky[52].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Munich[53], an award[54], in Germany[55]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], a civil decoration[57], in Prussia[58], founded in 1842[59]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[60], an order[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1980[63]; Q1535108[64], an award[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1824[67]; and honorary member[68], a type of award[69].

Personal Life

Among Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's spouses was Helene von Pettenkofer[15]. Children include Maximilian Pettenkofer[16], a merchant[70], 1853–1881[71], of Kingdom of Bavaria[72] and Anna Riediger[17], 1848–1882[73], of Kingdom of Bavaria[74].

Death and Burial

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer died on February 10, 1901[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[75]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Max Joseph von Pettenkofer include Max von Pettenkofer-Institute[76], a research institute[77], in Germany[78].

Why It Matters

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

Entities named for him include Max von Pettenkofer-Institute[76], a research institute[77], in Germany[78].

FAQs

Where was Max Joseph von Pettenkofer born?

Born in Q1823329[2], Max Joseph von Pettenkofer…

Where did Max Joseph von Pettenkofer die?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's parents?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's father was Johann Baptist Pettenkofer[13]. Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's mother was Barbara Pettenkofer[14].

Who was Max Joseph von Pettenkofer married to?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer's spouses include Helene von Pettenkofer[15].

What did Max Joseph von Pettenkofer do for work?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer worked as chemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], hygienist[9], and pharmacist[10].

Where did Max Joseph von Pettenkofer go to school?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], Wilhelmsgymnasium[26], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[27].

What awards did Max Joseph von Pettenkofer receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Munich[53], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[60], and Q1535108[64].

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