Theodor Förster

German chemist (1910–1974)
Person human Q90758
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Theodor Förster

Summary

Theodor Förster is a human[1]. He was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on May 15, 1910[3]. He died in Stuttgart[4]. He died on May 20, 1974[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frankfurt[2], Theodor Förster…
  • Theodor Förster passed away in Stuttgart[4].
  • Theodor Förster was born on May 15, 1910[3].
  • Theodor Förster died on May 20, 1974[5].
  • Theodor Förster held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Theodor Förster's professions included chemist[6].
  • Theodor Förster worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Theodor Förster's professions included physicist[8].
  • Theodor Förster's field of work was physical chemistry[11].
  • Theodor Förster was employed by University of Stuttgart[12].
  • Theodor Förster was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[13].
  • Theodor Förster received the Bunsen Medal[14].
  • Theodor Förster received the Finsen Medal[15].
  • Theodor Förster was a member of Sturmabteilung[16].
  • Theodor Förster is recorded as male[17].
  • Theodor Förster's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Theodor Förster was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Theodor Förster supervised Erich Sackmann as a doctoral student[20].
  • Theodor Förster's archives at is recorded as archive of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft[21].
  • Theodor Förster's archives at is recorded as Universitätsarchiv Stuttgart[22].
  • Theodor Förster's family name is recorded as Förster[23].
  • Theodor Förster's given name is recorded as Theodor[24].
  • Theodor Förster's work location is recorded as Stuttgart[25].
  • Theodor Förster's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Theodor Förster's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Theodor Förster'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Förster's place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on May 15, 1910[3].

Education

Theodor Förster's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. Theodor Förster's field of work was physical chemistry[11]. He was employed by University of Stuttgart[12]. He supervised Erich Sackmann as a doctoral student[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Bunsen Medal[14] and Finsen Medal[15], a science award[28], founded in 1937[29].

Personal Life

Theodor Förster was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

Death and Burial

Theodor Förster died on May 20, 1974[5]. He died in Stuttgart[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodor Förster include Förster resonance energy transfer[30], a biochemistry method[31].

Why It Matters

Theodor Förster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Förster resonance energy transfer[30], a biochemistry method[31].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Förster born?

Theodor Förster's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Theodor Förster die?

Theodor Förster died in Stuttgart[4].

What did Theodor Förster do for work?

Theodor Förster worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Theodor Förster go to school?

Theodor Förster was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[13].

What awards did Theodor Förster receive?

Honors received include Bunsen Medal[14] and Finsen Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Das Personenlexikon zum Dritten Reich (1st ed.). wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . iuphotobiology.org. iuphotobiology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Theodor Förster: A Giant of Modern Photochemistry. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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