Wolfgang Spann

German forensic pathologist (1921-2013)
Person human Q1519820
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Wolfgang Spann

Summary

Wolfgang Spann is a human[1]. Born in Spalt[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1921[3]. He passed away in Schondorf am Ammersee[4]. He died on January 11, 2013[5]. He worked as a forensic pathologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Spalt[2], Wolfgang Spann…
  • Wolfgang Spann died in Schondorf am Ammersee[4].
  • Wolfgang Spann was born on August 29, 1921[3].
  • Wolfgang Spann died on January 11, 2013[5].
  • Wolfgang Spann held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Wolfgang Spann worked as a forensic pathologist[6].
  • Wolfgang Spann worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Wolfgang Spann's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[9].
  • Wolfgang Spann was employed by University of Freiburg[10].
  • Wolfgang Spann was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Wolfgang Spann received the Bavarian Order of Merit[12].
  • Wolfgang Spann received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Wolfgang Spann received the Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[14].
  • Wolfgang Spann received the honorary doctor of Istanbul University[15].
  • Wolfgang Spann received the honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[16].
  • Wolfgang Spann was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Wolfgang Spann is recorded as male[18].
  • Wolfgang Spann's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Wolfgang Spann was part of the conflict Eastern Front[20].
  • Wolfgang Spann's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[21].
  • Wolfgang Spann's work location is recorded as Munich[22].
  • Wolfgang Spann's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[23].
  • Wolfgang Spann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Wolfgang Spann's name in native language is recorded as Wolfgang Spann[25].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Spann's place of birth was Spalt[2]. He was born on August 29, 1921[3].

Education

Wolfgang Spann's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include forensic pathologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[9], a public research university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1472[28], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[29] and University of Freiburg[10], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1457[32], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], an order of merit[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1957[36]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a decoration[37], in Germany[38]; Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[14]; honorary doctor of Istanbul University[15], an award[39], in Turkey[40]; and honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[16], an award[41], in Germany[42].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Spann died on January 11, 2013[5]. He passed away in Schondorf am Ammersee[4].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Spann born?

Wolfgang Spann's place of birth was Spalt[2].

Where did Wolfgang Spann die?

Wolfgang Spann died in Schondorf am Ammersee[4].

What did Wolfgang Spann do for work?

Wolfgang Spann worked as forensic pathologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wolfgang Spann go to school?

Wolfgang Spann was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].

What awards did Wolfgang Spann receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[14], and honorary doctor of Istanbul University[15].

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  17. [3] . dgu-online.de. dgu-online.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . rechtsmedizin.med.uni-muenchen.de. Retrieved . rechtsmedizin.med.uni-muenchen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Occupation forensic pathologist, university teacher
    Participated in conflict Eastern Front
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