Wilhelm Lossen

German chemist (1838-1906)
Person human Q2573981
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Wilhelm Lossen

Summary

Wilhelm Lossen is a human[1]. Born in Bad Kreuznach[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1838[3]. He passed away in Aachen[4]. He died on October 29, 1906[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Lossen was born in Bad Kreuznach[2].
  • Wilhelm Lossen died in Aachen[4].
  • Wilhelm Lossen was born on May 8, 1838[3].
  • Wilhelm Lossen died on October 29, 1906[5].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's father was Valentin Lossen[9].
  • Among Wilhelm Lossen's spouses was Maria Lossen[10].
  • Wilhelm Lossen held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wilhelm Lossen worked as a chemist[6].
  • Wilhelm Lossen worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Wilhelm Lossen's employers was Heidelberg University[12].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[13].
  • Wilhelm Lossen was educated at University of Giessen[14].
  • Wilhelm Lossen was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Wilhelm Lossen is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Lossen[18].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[19].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's described by source is recorded as Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[20].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Wilhelm Lossen'}[22].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's sibling is recorded as Karl August Lossen[23].
  • Wilhelm Lossen's P3413 is recorded as 4250[24].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Lossen's place of birth was Bad Kreuznach[2]. He was born on May 8, 1838[3]. His father was Valentin Lossen[9].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1734[27], headquartered in Göttingen[28] and University of Giessen[14], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1607[31], headquartered in Giessen[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Wilhelm Lossen was employed by Heidelberg University[12].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Lossen was married to Maria Lossen[10].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Lossen died on October 29, 1906[5]. He died in Aachen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm Lossen include Lossen rearrangement[33], an eponymous chemical reaction[34].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Lossen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Lossen rearrangement[33], an eponymous chemical reaction[34].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Lossen born?

Born in Bad Kreuznach[2], Wilhelm Lossen…

Where did Wilhelm Lossen die?

Wilhelm Lossen passed away in Aachen[4].

Who were Wilhelm Lossen's parents?

Wilhelm Lossen's father was Valentin Lossen[9].

Who was Wilhelm Lossen married to?

Wilhelm Lossen's spouses include Maria Lossen[10].

What did Wilhelm Lossen do for work?

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

Where did Wilhelm Lossen go to school?

Wilhelm Lossen was educated at University of Göttingen[13] and University of Giessen[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . deutsche-biographie.de. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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