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 (117 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].

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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[27], 1896–1987[28], of Austria[29], awarded the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[30], specialised in acting[31]; Paul Hörbiger[12], a screenwriter[32], 1894–1981[33], of Austria[34], awarded the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[35]; and Alfred Hörbiger[13], a painter[36], 1891–1945[37], of Austria[38].

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 (117 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

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].

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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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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