Johann Jakob Balmer

Swiss mathematician (1825–1898)
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Johann Jakob Balmer
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Summary

Johann Jakob Balmer was born on May 1, 1825[1], in Lausen[2]. He died on March 12, 1898[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], mathematician[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[9]
  • Spouse: Q139748422[10]
  • Child: Wilhelm Balmer[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
  • Field of work: mathematics[13], physics[14]
  • Employer: University of Basel[15]
  • Educated at: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[16], University of Basel[17], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18]
  • Notable work: Balmer's formula[19], Balmer series[20], Balmer jump[21]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Johann Jakob Balmer[24]
  • Family name: Balmer[25]
  • Given name: Johann Jakob[26]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Johann Jakob Balmer[27]
  • Commons gallery: Johann Jakob Balmer[28]
  • Relative: Luc Balmer[29]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lausen[30], Basel[31]
  • Described by source: Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[32]
  • Commons Creator page: Johann Jakob Balmer[33]
  • Birth name: Johann Jakob Balmer[34]
  • Name in native language: Johann Jakob Balmer[35]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[36]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[37]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Jakob Balmer include Balmer series[38], a Hydrogen Line Spectrum[39]; Balmer[40], a lunar crater[41]; and 12755 Balmer[42], an asteroid[43].

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Balmer has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Balmer series[38], a Hydrogen Line Spectrum[39]; Balmer[40], a lunar crater[41]; and 12755 Balmer[42], an asteroid[43].

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Balmer born?

Johann Jakob Balmer's place of birth was Lausen[2].

Where did Johann Jakob Balmer die?

Johann Jakob Balmer died in Basel[4].

Who was Johann Jakob Balmer married to?

Johann Jakob Balmer's spouses include Q139748422[10].

What did Johann Jakob Balmer do for work?

Johann Jakob Balmer worked as a physicist[5], mathematician[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Johann Jakob Balmer go to school?

Johann Jakob Balmer was educated at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[16], University of Basel[17], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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