Hanns Hörbiger

Austrian inventor and scientist (1860-1931)
Person human Q78651
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Hanns Hörbiger

Summary

Hanns Hörbiger is a human[1]. He was born in Atzgersdorf[2]. He was born on November 29, 1860[3]. He died in Liesing[4]. He died on October 11, 1931[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], writer[7], and astronomer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Atzgersdorf[2], Hanns Hörbiger…
  • Hanns Hörbiger died in Liesing[4].
  • Hanns Hörbiger was born on November 29, 1860[3].
  • Hanns Hörbiger died on October 11, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Mauer[10].
  • A child of Hanns Hörbiger was Attila Hörbiger[11].
  • A child of Hanns Hörbiger was Paul Hörbiger[12].
  • A child of Hanns Hörbiger was Alfred Hörbiger[13].
  • Hanns Hörbiger held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Hanns Hörbiger worked as an engineer[6].
  • Hanns Hörbiger worked as a writer[7].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's professions included astronomer[8].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's field of work was mechanical engineering[15].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's education included a stint at Technologisches Gewerbemuseum[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Hanns Hörbiger is Welteislehre[17].
  • Hanns Hörbiger is recorded as male[18].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's Commons category is recorded as Hanns Hörbiger[20].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's family name is recorded as Hörbiger[21].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's given name is recorded as Hans[22].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's relative is recorded as Alois Hörbiger[23].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[25].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].
  • Hanns Hörbiger's P14536 is recorded as 389446[27].

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Origins and Family

Hanns Hörbiger's place of birth was Atzgersdorf[2]. He was born on November 29, 1860[3].

Education

Hanns Hörbiger's education included a stint at Technologisches Gewerbemuseum[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], writer[7], and astronomer[8]. Hanns Hörbiger's field of work was mechanical engineering[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hanns Hörbiger is Welteislehre[17].

Personal Life

Children include Attila Hörbiger[11], a stage actor[28], 1896–1987[29], of Austria[30], awarded the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[31], specialised in acting[32]; Paul Hörbiger[12], a screenwriter[33], 1894–1981[34], of Austria[35], awarded the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[36]; and Alfred Hörbiger[13], a painter[37], 1891–1945[38], of Austria[39].

Death and Burial

Hanns Hörbiger died on October 11, 1931[5]. He died in Liesing[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Mauer[10].

Why It Matters

Hanns Hörbiger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Hanns Hörbiger born?

Born in Atzgersdorf[2], Hanns Hörbiger…

Where did Hanns Hörbiger die?

Hanns Hörbiger died in Liesing[4].

What did Hanns Hörbiger do for work?

Hanns Hörbiger worked as engineer[6], writer[7], and astronomer[8].

Where did Hanns Hörbiger go to school?

Hanns Hörbiger was educated at Technologisches Gewerbemuseum[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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