Otto Funke

German physiologist (1828–1879)
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Otto Funke
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Otto Funke

Summary

Otto Funke is a human[1]. Born in Chemnitz[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1828[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on August 17, 1879[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Otto Funke was born in Chemnitz[2].
  • Otto Funke passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Otto Funke was born on October 27, 1828[3].
  • Otto Funke died on August 17, 1879[5].
  • Otto Funke died on August 16, 1879[10].
  • Otto Funke held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Otto Funke's professions included physician[6].
  • Otto Funke worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Otto Funke worked as a physiologist[8].
  • Otto Funke's field of work was physiology[12].
  • Otto Funke's field of work was human physiology[13].
  • Otto Funke was employed by Leipzig University[14].
  • Among Otto Funke's employers was University of Freiburg[15].
  • Otto Funke's education included a stint at Leipzig University[16].
  • A notable student of Otto Funke was Ewald Hering[17].
  • Otto Funke was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Otto Funke was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Otto Funke is recorded as male[20].
  • Otto Funke's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Otto Funke's Commons category is recorded as Otto Funke (physician)[22].
  • Otto Funke's family name is recorded as Funke[23].
  • Otto Funke's given name is recorded as Otto[24].
  • Otto Funke's professorship is recorded as professor[25].
  • Otto Funke's work location is recorded as Leipzig[26].
  • Otto Funke's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chemnitz[2], Otto Funke… he was born on October 27, 1828[3].

Education

Otto Funke was educated at Leipzig University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8]. Fields of work include physiology[12], a branch of biology[28] and human physiology[13], a branch of science[29]. Employers include Leipzig University[14], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1409[32], headquartered in Leipzig[33] and University of Freiburg[15], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1457[36], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[37]. A notable student of Otto Funke was Ewald Hering[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 17, 1879[5] and August 16, 1879[10]. Otto Funke died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Funke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Otto Funke born?

Born in Chemnitz[2], Otto Funke…

Where did Otto Funke die?

Otto Funke passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Otto Funke do for work?

Otto Funke worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did Otto Funke go to school?

Otto Funke was educated at Leipzig University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . 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. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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