Wilhelm Otto Dietrich

German paleontologist (1881-1964)
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Wilhelm Otto Dietrich

Summary

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich is a human[1]. He was born in Senden[2]. He was born on July 30, 1881[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 26, 1964[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], botanist[7], and curator[8]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Senden[2], Wilhelm Otto Dietrich…
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was born on July 30, 1881[3].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was born on January 1, 1881[10].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich died on March 26, 1964[5].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich died on January 1, 1964[11].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich worked as a botanist[7].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich worked as a curator[8].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was employed by Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[15].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's education included a stint at University of Stuttgart[16].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[17].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[18].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[19].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich received the Hans-Stille-Medaille[20].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was a member of Paläontologische Gesellschaft[21].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was a member of Gesellschaft für Naturkunde in Württemberg[22].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was a member of Oberrheinischer Geologischer Verein[23].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich is recorded as male[24].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[26].
  • Wilhelm Otto Dietrich's family name is recorded as Dietrich[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Senden[2], Wilhelm Otto Dietrich… Recorded date of birth include July 30, 1881[3] and January 1, 1881[10].

Education

Educated at University of Stuttgart[16], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in Stuttgart[31]; University of Tübingen[17], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Tübingen[35]; and University of Freiburg[18], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], botanist[7], and curator[8]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43] and Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[15], a natural history museum[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1810[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[19], a grade of an order[47], in German Democratic Republic[48] and Hans-Stille-Medaille[20], a science award[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1948[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 26, 1964[5] and January 1, 1964[11]. Wilhelm Otto Dietrich died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Otto Dietrich born?

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was born in Senden[2].

Where did Wilhelm Otto Dietrich die?

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Wilhelm Otto Dietrich do for work?

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich worked as paleontologist[6], botanist[7], and curator[8].

Where did Wilhelm Otto Dietrich go to school?

Wilhelm Otto Dietrich was educated at University of Stuttgart[16], University of Tübingen[17], and University of Freiburg[18].

What awards did Wilhelm Otto Dietrich receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[19] and Hans-Stille-Medaille[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Jahreshefte des Vereins für vaterländische Naturkunde in Württemberg. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . museumfuernaturkunde.berlin. Retrieved . museumfuernaturkunde.berlin. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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