Paul Harteck

German chemist (1902–1985)
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Paul Harteck

Summary

Paul Harteck is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on July 20, 1902[3]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on January 22, 1985[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and nuclear physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Harteck's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Paul Harteck passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Paul Harteck was born on July 20, 1902[3].
  • Paul Harteck died on January 22, 1985[5].
  • Paul Harteck held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Paul Harteck's professions included chemist[6].
  • Paul Harteck worked as a nuclear physicist[7].
  • Among Paul Harteck's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[10].
  • Among Paul Harteck's employers was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[11].
  • Paul Harteck's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].
  • Paul Harteck's doctoral advisor was Max Bodenstein[13].
  • Paul Harteck received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14].
  • Paul Harteck received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[15].
  • Paul Harteck received the Chemical Pioneer Award[16].
  • Paul Harteck is recorded as male[17].
  • Paul Harteck's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Paul Harteck's Commons category is recorded as Paul Harteck[19].
  • Paul Harteck's family name is recorded as Harteck[20].
  • Paul Harteck's given name is recorded as Paul[21].
  • Paul Harteck's significant event is recorded as Operation Epsilon[22].
  • Paul Harteck's significant event is recorded as Alsos Mission[23].
  • Paul Harteck's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24].
  • Paul Harteck's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Chemistry[25].
  • Paul Harteck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Paul Harteck's place of detention is recorded as Farm Hall[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Harteck's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on July 20, 1902[3].

Education

Paul Harteck's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12]. His doctoral advisor was Max Bodenstein[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and nuclear physicist[7]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[10], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[11], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1824[34], headquartered in Troy[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14], a grade of an order[36], in Austria[37]; Wilhelm Exner Medal[15], an award[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1921[40]; and Chemical Pioneer Award[16], a chemistry award[41], in United States[42].

Death and Burial

Paul Harteck died on January 22, 1985[5]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Harteck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Paul Harteck born?

Paul Harteck's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Paul Harteck die?

Paul Harteck passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

What did Paul Harteck do for work?

Paul Harteck worked as chemist[6] and nuclear physicist[7].

Where did Paul Harteck go to school?

Paul Harteck was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].

What awards did Paul Harteck receive?

Honors received include Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[14], Wilhelm Exner Medal[15], and Chemical Pioneer Award[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wilhelmexner.org. wilhelmexner.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . theaic.org. theaic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Hitler's Uranium Club: The Secret recordings at Farm Hall, 2nd edition. 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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