Peter Wegener

German-American physicist
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Peter Wegener

Summary

Peter Wegener is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on August 29, 1917[3]. He died in New Haven[4]. He died on September 13, 2008[5]. He worked as a physicist[6].

Key Facts

  • Peter Wegener's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Peter Wegener passed away in New Haven[4].
  • Peter Wegener was born on August 29, 1917[3].
  • Peter Wegener died on September 13, 2008[5].
  • Peter Wegener's father was Paul Wegener[7].
  • Peter Wegener's mother was Lyda Salmonova[8].
  • Peter Wegener held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Peter Wegener held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Peter Wegener's professions included physicist[6].
  • Peter Wegener was employed by Yale University[11].
  • Peter Wegener received the Otto Laporte Award[12].
  • Peter Wegener received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[13].
  • Peter Wegener is recorded as male[14].
  • Peter Wegener's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Peter Wegener's Commons category is recorded as Peter Wegener[16].
  • Peter Wegener's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Deutsches Museum[17].
  • Peter Wegener's family name is recorded as Wegener[18].
  • Peter Wegener's given name is recorded as Peter[19].
  • Peter Wegener's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Peter Wegener's relative is recorded as Alfred Wegener[21].
  • Peter Wegener's relative is recorded as Kurt Wegener[22].
  • Peter Wegener's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Peter Wegener's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Wegener's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on August 29, 1917[3]. His father was Paul Wegener[7]. His mother was Lyda Salmonova[8].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Wegener's professions included physicist[6]. He was employed by Yale University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Otto Laporte Award[12], an award[25], in United States[26], founded in 1972[27] and Fellow of the American Physical Society[13], a fellowship award[28].

Death and Burial

Peter Wegener died on September 13, 2008[5]. He died in New Haven[4].

FAQs

Where was Peter Wegener born?

Peter Wegener's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Peter Wegener die?

Peter Wegener died in New Haven[4].

Who were Peter Wegener's parents?

Peter Wegener's father was Paul Wegener[7]. Peter Wegener's mother was Lyda Salmonova[8].

What did Peter Wegener do for work?

Peter Wegener worked as physicist[6].

What awards did Peter Wegener receive?

Honors received include Otto Laporte Award[12] and Fellow of the American Physical Society[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . engage.aps.org. Retrieved . engage.aps.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Relative Alfred Wegener, Kurt Wegener
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