Clemens Winkler

German chemist (1838-1904)
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Clemens Winkler
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Summary

Clemens Winkler is a human[1]. He was born in Freiberg[2]. He was born on December 26, 1838[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on October 8, 1904[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 (331 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiberg[2].
  • Clemens Winkler died in Dresden[4].
  • Clemens Winkler was born on December 26, 1838[3].
  • Clemens Winkler died on October 8, 1904[5].
  • Clemens Winkler is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[9].
  • Clemens Winkler's father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10].
  • Clemens Winkler's mother was Q137895272[11].
  • Clemens Winkler held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[12].
  • Clemens Winkler worked as a chemist[6].
  • Clemens Winkler worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Clemens Winkler's field of work was chemistry[13].
  • Clemens Winkler's field of work was germanium[14].
  • Among Clemens Winkler's employers was Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[15].
  • Clemens Winkler was employed by Nickelhütte Aue[16].
  • Clemens Winkler was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[17].
  • Clemens Winkler's education included a stint at Leipzig University[18].
  • Clemens Winkler received the Geheimer Bergrat[19].
  • Clemens Winkler received the honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[20].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Clemens Winkler was a member of Corps Franconia Fribergensis[25].
  • Clemens Winkler is recorded as male[26].
  • Clemens Winkler's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Clemens Winkler's place of birth was Freiberg[2]. He was born on December 26, 1838[3]. His father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10]. His mother was Q137895272[11].

Education

Educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Freiberg[31] and Leipzig University[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Clemens Winkler earned the academic degree of professor[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include chemistry[13], a branch of science[37] and germanium[14], a chemical element[38]. Employers include Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[15], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1765[41], headquartered in Freiberg[42] and Nickelhütte Aue[16], a business[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1635[45], headquartered in Aue[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Geheimer Bergrat[19] and honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[20].

Death and Burial

Clemens Winkler died on October 8, 1904[5]. He died in Dresden[4]. The cause of death was cancer[47]. Burial took place at Trinitatis Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clemens Winkler include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[48], a science award[49], in German Democratic Republic[50].

Why It Matters

Clemens Winkler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He is credited with the discovery of germanium[53], a chemical element[54]. Entities named for him include Clemens Winkler Medal For Analytical Chemistry[48], a science award[49], in German Democratic Republic[50].

FAQs

Where was Clemens Winkler born?

Clemens Winkler was born in Freiberg[2].

Where did Clemens Winkler die?

Clemens Winkler died in Dresden[4].

Who were Clemens Winkler's parents?

Clemens Winkler's father was Kurt Alexander Winkler[10]. Clemens Winkler's mother was Q137895272[11].

What did Clemens Winkler do for work?

Clemens Winkler worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Clemens Winkler go to school?

Clemens Winkler was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[17] and Leipzig University[18].

What awards did Clemens Winkler receive?

Honors received include Geheimer Bergrat[19] and honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)[20].

What did Clemens Winkler discover?

Clemens Winkler is credited as discoverer of germanium[53].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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