Peter Griess

German chemist who discovered the diazotization reaction (1829–1888)
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Peter Griess

Summary

Peter Griess is a human[1]. He was born in Waldkappel[2]. He was born on September 6, 1829[3]. He passed away in Bournemouth[4]. He died on August 30, 1888[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter Griess's place of birth was Waldkappel[2].
  • Peter Griess died in Bournemouth[4].
  • Peter Griess was born on September 6, 1829[3].
  • Peter Griess died on August 30, 1888[5].
  • Peter Griess held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Peter Griess's professions included chemist[6].
  • Peter Griess's professions included inventor[7].
  • Peter Griess's education included a stint at University of Marburg[10].
  • Peter Griess was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[11].
  • Peter Griess's doctoral advisor was Adolph Wilhelm Hermann Kolbe[12].
  • Peter Griess received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[13].
  • Peter Griess was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • Peter Griess was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Peter Griess is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter Griess's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter Griess's Commons category is recorded as Peter Grieß[18].
  • Peter Griess's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Deutsches Museum[19].
  • Peter Griess's residence is recorded as Germany[20].
  • Peter Griess's family name is recorded as Grieß[21].
  • Peter Griess's given name is recorded as Johann Peter[22].
  • Peter Griess's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Peter Griess's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Peter Griess's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Peter Griess's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Peter Griess's P3413 is recorded as 3378[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Waldkappel[2], Peter Griess… he was born on September 6, 1829[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[10], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[11], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]. Peter Griess's doctoral advisor was Adolph Wilhelm Hermann Kolbe[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and inventor[7].

Recognition

Peter Griess received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[13].

Death and Burial

Peter Griess died on August 30, 1888[5]. He died in Bournemouth[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Griess ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Peter Griess born?

Peter Griess's place of birth was Waldkappel[2].

Where did Peter Griess die?

Peter Griess died in Bournemouth[4].

What did Peter Griess do for work?

Peter Griess worked as chemist[6] and inventor[7].

Where did Peter Griess go to school?

Peter Griess was educated at University of Marburg[10] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[11].

What awards did Peter Griess receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Munich[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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