Richard Schumann

Austrian Esperantist and astronomer (1864–1945)
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Summary

Richard Schumann was born on May 9, 1864[1], in Glauchau[2]. He died on February 2, 1945[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as an Esperantist[5], astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and geodesist[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Austria[9]
  • Employer: RWTH Aachen University[10], TU Wien[11]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[12]
  • Doctoral advisor: Heinrich Bruns[13], Wilhelm Scheibner[14]
  • Award received: Goethe Medal for Art and Science[15]
  • Member of: Hungarian Academy of Sciences[16], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[19]
  • Family name: Schumann[20]
  • Given name: Richard[21]
  • Work location: Aachen[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Esperanto[23]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[24]

FAQs

Where was Richard Schumann born?

Richard Schumann was born in Glauchau[2].

Where did Richard Schumann die?

Richard Schumann passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Richard Schumann do for work?

Richard Schumann worked as an Esperantist[5], astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and geodesist[8].

Where did Richard Schumann go to school?

Richard Schumann was educated at Leipzig University[12].

What awards did Richard Schumann receive?

Honors received include Goethe Medal for Art and Science[15].

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