Augustus Matthiessen

British scientist
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Augustus Matthiessen

Summary

Augustus Matthiessen is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 2, 1831[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 6, 1870[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Augustus Matthiessen…
  • Augustus Matthiessen died in London[4].
  • Augustus Matthiessen was born on January 2, 1831[3].
  • Augustus Matthiessen died on October 6, 1870[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • Augustus Matthiessen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's professions included chemist[6].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's professions included physicist[7].
  • Augustus Matthiessen was employed by Heidelberg University[11].
  • Augustus Matthiessen was educated at University of Giessen[12].
  • Augustus Matthiessen received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • Augustus Matthiessen received the Royal Medal[14].
  • Augustus Matthiessen was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Augustus Matthiessen was influenced by Robert Bunsen[16].
  • Augustus Matthiessen is recorded as male[17].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's family name is recorded as Matthiessen[19].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's given name is recorded as Augustus[20].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's manner of death is recorded as suicide[21].
  • Augustus Matthiessen's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Augustus Matthiessen… he was born on January 2, 1831[3].

Education

Augustus Matthiessen's education included a stint at University of Giessen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and physicist[7]. Among Augustus Matthiessen's employers was Heidelberg University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], a fellowship award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Royal Medal[14], a science award[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1826[27].

Death and Burial

Augustus Matthiessen died on October 6, 1870[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Augustus Matthiessen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Augustus Matthiessen born?

Augustus Matthiessen was born in London[2].

Where did Augustus Matthiessen die?

Augustus Matthiessen died in London[4].

What did Augustus Matthiessen do for work?

Augustus Matthiessen worked as chemist[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Augustus Matthiessen go to school?

Augustus Matthiessen was educated at University of Giessen[12].

What awards did Augustus Matthiessen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13] and Royal Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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