Wilhelm Fresenius

German chemist (1913-2004)
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Wilhelm Fresenius

Summary

Wilhelm Fresenius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on +1913-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4]. He died on +2004-07-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Fresenius's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius passed away in Wiesbaden[4].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius was born on +1913-07-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius died on +2004-07-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's father was Ludwig Fresenius[8].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's professions included chemist[6].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius was employed by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[10].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius was educated at University of Göttingen[11].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius received the Carl Duisberg Plaque[13].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius received the Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[14].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius received the Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius received the Adolf Juckenack Medal[16].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius is recorded as male[17].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's family name is recorded as Fresenius[19].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[20].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's work location is recorded as Mainz[21].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Wilhelm Fresenius's name in native language is recorded as Wilhelm Fresenius[23].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Fresenius was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on +1913-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ludwig Fresenius[8].

Education

Wilhelm Fresenius was educated at University of Göttingen[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Wilhelm Fresenius was employed by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], a grade of an order[24], in Germany[25]; Carl Duisberg Plaque[13], an award[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1953[28]; Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[14], a science award[29], in German Democratic Republic[30]; Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15], an award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1949[33]; and Adolf Juckenack Medal[16], a chemistry award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1981[36].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Fresenius died on +2004-07-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Wiesbaden[4].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Fresenius born?

Wilhelm Fresenius was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Wilhelm Fresenius die?

Wilhelm Fresenius died in Wiesbaden[4].

Who were Wilhelm Fresenius's parents?

Wilhelm Fresenius's father was Ludwig Fresenius[8].

What did Wilhelm Fresenius do for work?

Wilhelm Fresenius worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wilhelm Fresenius go to school?

Wilhelm Fresenius was educated at University of Göttingen[11].

What awards did Wilhelm Fresenius receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], Carl Duisberg Plaque[13], Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[14], and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . gdch.de. gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . en.gdch.de. en.gdch.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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