Wilhelm Heraeus

German pharmacist, chemist and pharmacologist (1860-1948)
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Summary

Wilhelm Heraeus was born on January 9, 1860[1], in Hanau[2]. He died on October 20, 1948[3], in Hanau[4]. He worked as a pharmacist[5], chemist[6], pharmacologist[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Key Facts

  • Father: Wilhelm Heraeus[9]
  • Child: Wilhelm Heinrich Heraeus[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[12], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13]
  • Member of: Corps Hannovera Göttingen[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Heraeus[16]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[17]
  • Relative: Charles Engelhard[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • Owner of: Heraeus[20]
  • Sibling: Heinrich Heraeus[21]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Heraeus born?

Wilhelm Heraeus's place of birth was Hanau[2].

Where did Wilhelm Heraeus die?

Wilhelm Heraeus passed away in Hanau[4].

Who were Wilhelm Heraeus's parents?

Wilhelm Heraeus's father was Wilhelm Heraeus[9].

What did Wilhelm Heraeus do for work?

Wilhelm Heraeus worked as a pharmacist[5], chemist[6], pharmacologist[7], and entrepreneur[8].

Where did Wilhelm Heraeus go to school?

Wilhelm Heraeus was educated at University of Göttingen[12] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Q107294870. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Kösener Corpslisten (1910 edition). wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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