Otto Gauer

German physiologist (1909-1979)
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Summary

Otto Gauer was born on May 2, 1909[1], in Heidelberg[2]. He died on January 22, 1979[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a physiologist[5], university teacher[6], director[7], and physician[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: aviation medicine[11]
  • Employer: Freie Universität Berlin[12], University of Giessen[13], United States Army Air Forces Aero Medical Center, Heidelberg[14], Heidelberg University[15], Aeromedical Research Institute, Berlin[16]
  • Award received: Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[19]
  • Family name: Gauer[20]
  • Given name: Otto[21]
  • Participant in: Nuremberg Medical Trial[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Otto Gauer[24]
  • Significant person: Siegfried Ruff[25]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[26]
  • P14927: 1012770389[27]

FAQs

Where was Otto Gauer born?

Otto Gauer's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].

Where did Otto Gauer die?

Otto Gauer died in Berlin[4].

What did Otto Gauer do for work?

Otto Gauer worked as a physiologist[5], university teacher[6], director[7], and physician[8].

What awards did Otto Gauer receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

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