Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser

German engineer (1850–1923)
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Summary

Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser was born on January 4, 1850[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on May 31, 1923[3], in Dessau[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], mechanical engineer[6], inventor[7], entrepreneur[8], and executive[9]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Wilhelm Oechelhäuser[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: industrialist[13]
  • Field of work: mechanical engineering[14], engine[15], internal combustion engine[16], gas combustion engine[17], two-stroke engine[18], discoveries and inventions[19], railway line[20], railway building[21]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[22]
  • Member of: VDI – The Association of German Engineers[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Family name: Oechelhaeuser[25]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[26]
  • Work location: Cologne[27], Berlin[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
  • Sibling: Adolf von Oechelhaeuser[30]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser born?

Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser die?

Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser died in Dessau[4].

Who were Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser's parents?

Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser's father was Wilhelm Oechelhäuser[11].

What did Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser do for work?

Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser worked as an engineer[5], mechanical engineer[6], inventor[7], entrepreneur[8], and executive[9].

What awards did Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → mechanical engineering, engine, internal combustion engine +5
    Place of birth → Frankfurt
    Family name → Oechelhaeuser
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