Henrich Focke
0 sources
Summary
Henrich Focke was born on October 8, 1890[1], in Bremen[2]. He died on February 25, 1979[3], in Bremen[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and aerospace engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,298 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bremen[11]
- Father: Johann Focke[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: entrepreneur[14], design engineer[15]
- Field of work: aviation[16], aerospace manufacturer[17], aerospace industry[18]
- Award received: Howard N. Potts Medal[19], Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring[20], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Henrich Focke[23]
- Family name: Focke[24]
- Given name: Heinrich[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Sibling: Wilhelm Heinrich Focke[27]
- P14536: 438309[28]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henrich Focke include Focke-Wulf[29], an aerospace manufacturer[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1923[32], headquartered in Bremen[33].
Why It Matters
Henrich Focke has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include Focke-Wulf[29], an aerospace manufacturer[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1923[32], headquartered in Bremen[33].
FAQs
Where was Henrich Focke born?
Henrich Focke's place of birth was Bremen[2].
Where did Henrich Focke die?
Henrich Focke died in Bremen[4].
Who were Henrich Focke's parents?
Henrich Focke's father was Johann Focke[12].
What did Henrich Focke do for work?
Henrich Focke worked as a military flight engineer[5], inventor[6], engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and aerospace engineer[9].
What awards did Henrich Focke receive?
Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[19], Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring[20], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].