Rudolf Hoernes

Austrian geologist (1850–1912)
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Rudolf Hoernes

Summary

Rudolf Hoernes is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on October 7, 1850[3]. He died in Judendorf-Straßengel[4]. He died on August 20, 1912[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], professor[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Hoernes was born in Vienna[2].
  • Rudolf Hoernes died in Judendorf-Straßengel[4].
  • Rudolf Hoernes was born on October 7, 1850[3].
  • Rudolf Hoernes died on August 20, 1912[5].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's father was Moriz Hoernes[10].
  • Rudolf Hoernes was married to Jenny Hoernes[11].
  • A child of Rudolf Hoernes was Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes[12].
  • Rudolf Hoernes worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's professions included professor[7].
  • Rudolf Hoernes worked as a geologist[8].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's field of work was geology[13].
  • Among Rudolf Hoernes's employers was University of Graz[14].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's education included a stint at University of Vienna[15].
  • Rudolf Hoernes was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Rudolf Hoernes is recorded as male[17].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf Hoernes[19].
  • Rudolf Hoernes earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's family name is recorded as Hoernes[21].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's given name is recorded as Rudolf[22].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's work location is recorded as Graz[23].
  • Rudolf Hoernes studied under Eduard Suess[24].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Rudolf Hoernes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Hoernes's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on October 7, 1850[3]. His father was Moriz Hoernes[10].

Education

Rudolf Hoernes was educated at University of Vienna[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20]. He studied under Eduard Suess[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], professor[7], and geologist[8]. Rudolf Hoernes's field of work was geology[13]. Among his employers was University of Graz[14].

Personal Life

Rudolf Hoernes was married to Jenny Hoernes[11]. A child of him was Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes[12].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Hoernes died on August 20, 1912[5]. He died in Judendorf-Straßengel[4].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Hoernes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Hoernes born?

Born in Vienna[2], Rudolf Hoernes…

Where did Rudolf Hoernes die?

Rudolf Hoernes died in Judendorf-Straßengel[4].

Who were Rudolf Hoernes's parents?

Rudolf Hoernes's father was Moriz Hoernes[10].

Who was Rudolf Hoernes married to?

Rudolf Hoernes's spouses include Jenny Hoernes[11].

What did Rudolf Hoernes do for work?

Rudolf Hoernes worked as paleontologist[6], professor[7], and geologist[8].

Where did Rudolf Hoernes go to school?

Rudolf Hoernes was educated at University of Vienna[15].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Doctor of Philosophy
    Given name Rudolf
    Field of work geology
    Spouse Jenny Hoernes
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