Heinrich Geißler
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Summary
Heinrich Geißler was born on May 26, 1814[1], in Igelshieb[2]. He died on January 24, 1879[3], in Bonn[4]. He worked as a scientific glassblower[5], inventor[6], measuring instrument maker[7], entrepreneur[8], and glassblower[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alter Friedhof Bonn[11]
- Father: Q135206645[12]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen[13]
- Field of work: physics[14], scientific instrument[15]
- Employer: University of Bonn[16]
- Educated at: University of Bonn[17]
- Notable work: Geissler tube[18], Geissler pump[19]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Heinrich Geissler[22]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[23]
- Family name: Geißler[24]
- Given name: Heinrich[25]
- Work location: Bonn[26], The Hague[27]
- Described at URL: https://www.crtsite.com/Heinrich-Geissler.html[28]
- Floruit: January 1, 1845[29]
- Partner in business or sport: Julius Plücker[30]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[33]
- Participant in: Exposition Universelle of 1855[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
- Name in native language: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Geißler[36]
- Sibling: Wilhelm Geissler[37]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boerhaave[38], Teylers Museum[39], Rijksmuseum[40], Het Scheepvaartmuseum[41], Science Museum[42], Museum Geißlerhaus[43], University Museum Utrecht[44]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[45]
- P14536: 424598[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Heinrich Geißler include Geissler tube[47], a gas-discharge lamp[48] and Geissler[49], a lunar crater[50].
Why It Matters
Heinrich Geißler has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He is credited with the discovery of Geissler tube[53], a gas-discharge lamp[54]. Entities named for him include Geissler tube[47], a gas-discharge lamp[48] and Geissler[49], a lunar crater[50].
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Geißler born?
Heinrich Geißler was born in Igelshieb[2].
Where did Heinrich Geißler die?
Heinrich Geißler died in Bonn[4].
Who were Heinrich Geißler's parents?
Heinrich Geißler's father was Q135206645[12].
What did Heinrich Geißler do for work?
Heinrich Geißler worked as a scientific glassblower[5], inventor[6], measuring instrument maker[7], entrepreneur[8], and glassblower[9].
Where did Heinrich Geißler go to school?
Heinrich Geißler was educated at University of Bonn[17].
What awards did Heinrich Geißler receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[20].
What did Heinrich Geißler discover?
Heinrich Geißler is credited as discoverer of Geissler tube[53].