Walter Hohmann
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Summary
Walter Hohmann was born on March 18, 1880[1], in Hardheim[2]. He died on March 11, 1945[3], in Essen[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], civil engineer[6], architect[7], astronomer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Essen[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Educated at: RWTH Aachen University[14], Technical University of Munich[15]
- Award received: International Space Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Walter Hohmann[18]
- Family name: Hohmann[19]
- Given name: Walter[20], Walther[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
- Name in native language: Walter Hohmann[23]
- P14927: 1012274039[24], 121966151[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Hohmann include Hohmann transfer orbit[26]; Hohmann[27], a lunar crater[28]; and 9661 Hohmann[29], an asteroid[30].
Why It Matters
Walter Hohmann has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Hohmann transfer orbit[26]; Hohmann[27], a lunar crater[28]; and 9661 Hohmann[29], an asteroid[30].
FAQs
Where was Walter Hohmann born?
Walter Hohmann's place of birth was Hardheim[2].
Where did Walter Hohmann die?
Walter Hohmann died in Essen[4].
What did Walter Hohmann do for work?
Walter Hohmann worked as a military flight engineer[5], civil engineer[6], architect[7], astronomer[8], and engineer[9].
Where did Walter Hohmann go to school?
Walter Hohmann was educated at RWTH Aachen University[14] and Technical University of Munich[15].
What awards did Walter Hohmann receive?
Honors received include International Space Hall of Fame[16].