Theodor Benecke

German physicist (1911–1994)
Person human Q2417335
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Summary

Theodor Benecke was born on September 10, 1911[1], in Lüneburg[2]. He died on May 15, 1994[3]. He worked as a physicist[4] and cinematographer[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[6]
  • Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[7], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9], Otto Lilienthal Medal[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[12]
  • Archives at: Archive of the Deutsches Museum[13]
  • Family name: Benecke[14]
  • Given name: Theodor[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[16]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Benecke born?

Theodor Benecke was born in Lüneburg[2].

What did Theodor Benecke do for work?

Theodor Benecke worked as a physicist[4] and cinematographer[5].

What awards did Theodor Benecke receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[7], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9], and Otto Lilienthal Medal[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Nazi Party Membership Database Lookup. wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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