Otto Volger

German geologist (1822–1897)
Person human Q97525
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Otto Volger

Summary

Otto Volger is a human[1]. He was born in Lüneburg[2]. He was born on January 30, 1822[3]. He passed away in Sulzbach (Taunus)[4]. He died on October 18, 1897[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], university teacher[7], mineralogist[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Otto Volger was born in Lüneburg[2].
  • Otto Volger died in Sulzbach (Taunus)[4].
  • Otto Volger was born on January 30, 1822[3].
  • Otto Volger died on October 18, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].
  • Otto Volger's father was Wilhelm Friedrich Volger[12].
  • Otto Volger held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[13].
  • Otto Volger held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Otto Volger worked as a geologist[6].
  • Otto Volger's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Otto Volger's professions included mineralogist[8].
  • Otto Volger's professions included teacher[9].
  • Otto Volger was employed by University of Zurich[15].
  • Among Otto Volger's employers was ETH Zurich[16].
  • Otto Volger's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[17].
  • Otto Volger received the Q134613391[18].
  • Otto Volger was a member of Freies Deutsches Hochstift[19].
  • Otto Volger was a member of Corps Hannovera Göttingen[20].
  • Otto Volger was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Otto Volger is recorded as male[22].
  • Otto Volger's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Otto Volger's Commons category is recorded as Otto Volger[24].
  • Otto Volger's archives at is recorded as Freies Deutsches Hochstift, Library[25].
  • Otto Volger's family name is recorded as Volger[26].
  • Otto Volger's given name is recorded as Georg[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Volger's place of birth was Lüneburg[2]. He was born on January 30, 1822[3]. His father was Wilhelm Friedrich Volger[12].

Education

Otto Volger was educated at University of Göttingen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], university teacher[7], mineralogist[8], and teacher[9]. Employers include University of Zurich[15], a university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Zurich[31] and ETH Zurich[16], an institute of technology[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1855[34], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[35].

Recognition

Otto Volger received the Q134613391[18].

Death and Burial

Otto Volger died on October 18, 1897[5]. He died in Sulzbach (Taunus)[4]. Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Otto Volger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Otto Volger born?

Otto Volger was born in Lüneburg[2].

Where did Otto Volger die?

Otto Volger passed away in Sulzbach (Taunus)[4].

Who were Otto Volger's parents?

Otto Volger's father was Wilhelm Friedrich Volger[12].

What did Otto Volger do for work?

Otto Volger worked as geologist[6], university teacher[7], mineralogist[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Otto Volger go to school?

Otto Volger was educated at University of Göttingen[17].

What awards did Otto Volger receive?

Honors received include Q134613391[18].

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geologist, university teacher, mineralogist +1
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  7. 18w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
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  8. 18w ago · PhysVerein · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Q134613391
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