Wilhelm Lorenz

German astronomer (1886–1918)
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Wilhelm Lorenz

Summary

Wilhelm Lorenz is a human[1]. He was born in Karlsruhe[2]. He was born on January 1, 1886[3]. He passed away in Mannheim[4]. He died on January 1, 1918[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Lorenz's place of birth was Karlsruhe[2].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz passed away in Mannheim[4].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz was born on January 1, 1886[3].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz was born on March 14, 1886[9].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz died on January 1, 1918[5].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz died on July 13, 1918[10].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[11].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's professions included mathematician[7].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz was educated at Heidelberg University[12].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's doctoral advisor was Max Wolf[13].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz is recorded as male[14].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[16].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's family name is recorded as Lorenz[17].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[18].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's given name is recorded as Karl[19].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Wilhelm Lorenz's different from is recorded as Wilhelm Lorenz[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Lorenz was born in Karlsruhe[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1886[3] and March 14, 1886[9].

Education

Wilhelm Lorenz was educated at Heidelberg University[12]. His doctoral advisor was Max Wolf[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1918[5] and July 13, 1918[10]. Wilhelm Lorenz passed away in Mannheim[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[16].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Lorenz has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of 665 Sabine[24], an asteroid[25] and 685 Hermia[26], an asteroid[27].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Lorenz born?

Wilhelm Lorenz was born in Karlsruhe[2].

Where did Wilhelm Lorenz die?

Wilhelm Lorenz died in Mannheim[4].

What did Wilhelm Lorenz do for work?

Wilhelm Lorenz worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

Where did Wilhelm Lorenz go to school?

Wilhelm Lorenz was educated at Heidelberg University[12].

What did Wilhelm Lorenz discover?

Wilhelm Lorenz is credited as discoverer of 665 Sabine[24] and 685 Hermia[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Mannheim
    Cause of death pneumonia
    Doctoral advisor Max Wolf
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