Otto Westphal

German chemist (1913–2004)
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Otto Westphal

Summary

Otto Westphal is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on +1913-02-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Montreux[4]. He died on +2004-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Otto Westphal was born in Berlin[2].
  • Otto Westphal died in Montreux[4].
  • Otto Westphal was born on +1913-02-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Otto Westphal died on +2004-09-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Otto Westphal is buried at Cemetery of Clarens[8].
  • Otto Westphal held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Otto Westphal's professions included chemist[6].
  • Otto Westphal worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Otto Westphal was employed by University of Freiburg[10].
  • Otto Westphal received the Carus medal[11].
  • Otto Westphal received the Emil-von-Behring-Prize[12].
  • Otto Westphal received the Robert Koch Gold Medal[13].
  • Otto Westphal received the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[14].
  • Otto Westphal received the Emil Fischer Medal[15].
  • Otto Westphal received the Fresenius Prize[16].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[18].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of Schutzstaffel[21].
  • Otto Westphal was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22].
  • Otto Westphal's image is recorded as Freiburg Amerikahaus; Ehrenurkunden für Prof. Dr. Büchner und Prof. Dr. Westphal, Ansprache Herr Westphal - W134Nr.059820 - Willy Pragher (cropped).jpg[23].
  • Otto Westphal is recorded as male[24].
  • Otto Westphal's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Otto Westphal was affiliated with the Nazi Party[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Otto Westphal… he was born on +1913-02-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Otto Westphal was employed by University of Freiburg[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Carus medal[11], a science award[27], in Germany[28]; Emil-von-Behring-Prize[12], an award[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1942[31]; Robert Koch Gold Medal[13], a science award[32], in Germany[33]; Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[14], a science award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1952[36]; Emil Fischer Medal[15], a chemistry award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1912[39]; and Fresenius Prize[16], a chemistry award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1962[42].

Personal Life

Otto Westphal was affiliated with the Nazi Party[26].

Death and Burial

Otto Westphal died on +2004-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Montreux[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Clarens[8].

FAQs

Where was Otto Westphal born?

Born in Berlin[2], Otto Westphal…

Where did Otto Westphal die?

Otto Westphal died in Montreux[4].

What did Otto Westphal do for work?

Otto Westphal worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Otto Westphal receive?

Honors received include Carus medal[11], Emil-von-Behring-Prize[12], Robert Koch Gold Medal[13], and Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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