Wilhelm Hauchecorne

German geologist and first president of the Prussian Geological Survey in Berlin (1828–1900)
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Wilhelm Hauchecorne

Summary

Wilhelm Hauchecorne is a human[1]. He was born in Aachen[2]. He was born on August 13, 1828[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 15, 1900[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and mineralogist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne's place of birth was Aachen[2].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne was born on August 13, 1828[3].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne was born on August 13, 1824[9].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne died on January 15, 1900[5].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne is buried at Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof II[10].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne's father was Wilhelm Hauchecorne[11].
  • Among Wilhelm Hauchecorne's spouses was Alwine Althans[12].
  • A child of Wilhelm Hauchecorne was Wilhelm Hauchecorne[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm Hauchecorne was Q136221197[14].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne is identified as part of the Huguenots ethnic group[16].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne's professions included geologist[6].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne's professions included mineralogist[7].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of intern[17].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of Q56447518[18].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of Q819674[19].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of Q51073215[20].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of mines inspector[21].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne held the position of Q106887411[22].
  • Among Wilhelm Hauchecorne's employers was Konviktstraße 11 (Bonn)[23].
  • Among Wilhelm Hauchecorne's employers was Bergakademie Berlin[24].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne was employed by Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[25].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne was educated at Bergakademie Berlin[26].
  • Wilhelm Hauchecorne was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Hauchecorne's place of birth was Aachen[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 13, 1828[3] and August 13, 1824[9]. His father was he[11]. He is identified as part of the Huguenots ethnic group[16].

Education

Educated at Bergakademie Berlin[26], a university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1770[30] and Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[27], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1765[33], headquartered in Freiberg[34]. Studied under Heinrich Ernst Beyrich[35], a paleontologist[36], 1815–1896[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38], awarded the Cothenius Medal[39], specialised in geology[40]; Gustav Rose[41], a mineralogist[42], 1798–1873[43], of Kingdom of Prussia[44], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[45], specialised in mineralogy[46]; and Christian Samuel Weiss[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and mineralogist[7]. Employers include Konviktstraße 11 (Bonn)[23], an architectural structure[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1816[50]; Bergakademie Berlin[24], a university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1770[53]; and Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[25], a government agency[54], in Kingdom of Prussia[55], founded in 1873[56], headquartered in Q435493[57]. Positions held include intern[17], an occupation[58]; Q56447518[18]; Q819674[19], an occupation[59]; Q51073215[20]; mines inspector[21]; and Q106887411[22], a title of authority[60], in Germany[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[62], an award[63], in Germany[64] and Iron Cross[65], an order[66], in Kingdom of Prussia[67], founded in 1813[68].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm Hauchecorne's spouses was Alwine Althans[12]. Children include he[13], a jurist[69], 1856–1940[70], of Kingdom of Prussia[71] and Q136221197[14].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Hauchecorne died on January 15, 1900[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof II[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm Hauchecorne include hauchecornite[72], a mineral species[73].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Hauchecorne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include hauchecornite[72], a mineral species[73].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Hauchecorne born?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne's place of birth was Aachen[2].

Where did Wilhelm Hauchecorne die?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne died in Berlin[4].

Who were Wilhelm Hauchecorne's parents?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne's father was Wilhelm Hauchecorne[11].

Who was Wilhelm Hauchecorne married to?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne's spouses include Alwine Althans[12].

What did Wilhelm Hauchecorne do for work?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne worked as geologist[6] and mineralogist[7].

Where did Wilhelm Hauchecorne go to school?

Wilhelm Hauchecorne was educated at Bergakademie Berlin[26] and Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[27].

What awards did Wilhelm Hauchecorne receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[62] and Iron Cross[65].

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Aachen
    Relative Q136221117, Friedrich Hauchecorne, Johann Heinrich Samuel Formey
    Place of death Berlin
    Educated at Bergakademie Berlin, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology
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