Otto Schirmer

German ophthalmologist (1864–1917)
Person human Q107354
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Otto Schirmer

Summary

Otto Schirmer is a human[1]. Born in Greifswald[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1864[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 6, 1917[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Schirmer's place of birth was Greifswald[2].
  • Otto Schirmer died in New York City[4].
  • Otto Schirmer was born on December 13, 1864[3].
  • Otto Schirmer died on May 6, 1917[5].
  • Otto Schirmer held citizenship in German Empire[9].
  • Otto Schirmer's professions included ophthalmologist[6].
  • Otto Schirmer's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Otto Schirmer's employers was Kiel University[10].
  • Among Otto Schirmer's employers was University of Greifswald[11].
  • Otto Schirmer's education included a stint at University of Greifswald[12].
  • Otto Schirmer is recorded as male[13].
  • Otto Schirmer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Otto Schirmer's Commons category is recorded as Otto Schirmer (Mediziner)[15].
  • Otto Schirmer's family name is recorded as Schirmer[16].
  • Otto Schirmer's given name is recorded as Otto[17].
  • Otto Schirmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Greifswald[2], Otto Schirmer… he was born on December 13, 1864[3].

Education

Otto Schirmer was educated at University of Greifswald[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Kiel University[10], a public university[19], in Germany[20], founded in 1665[21], headquartered in Kiel[22] and University of Greifswald[11], a public university[23], in Germany[24], founded in 1456[25].

Death and Burial

Otto Schirmer died on May 6, 1917[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Otto Schirmer include Schirmer's test[26], a method[27].

Why It Matters

Otto Schirmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Schirmer's test[26], a method[27].

FAQs

Where was Otto Schirmer born?

Otto Schirmer was born in Greifswald[2].

Where did Otto Schirmer die?

Otto Schirmer died in New York City[4].

What did Otto Schirmer do for work?

Otto Schirmer worked as ophthalmologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Otto Schirmer go to school?

Otto Schirmer was educated at University of Greifswald[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Employer Kiel University, University of Greifswald
    Sex or gender male
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