Johannes von Kries
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Summary
Johannes von Kries was born on October 6, 1853[1], in Rogóźno[2]. He died on December 30, 1928[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5], physiologist[6], statistician[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: physiology[11], psychology[12]
- Employer: University of Freiburg[13]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], Leipzig University[15], University of Zurich[16]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Doctoral student: Alfred Kühn[23]
- Archives at: University Archive of the Humboldt University Berlin[24], Archives of the University of Freiburg[25]
- Family name: von Kries[26]
- Given name: Johannes[27], Adolf[28]
- Student of: Hermann Cochius[29], Christian Wilhelm Braune[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
- Name in native language: Johannes Adolf von Kries[34]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[35]
- P14536: 436134[36]
Why It Matters
Johannes von Kries has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred Kühn[39], a geneticist[40], 1885–1968[41], of Germany[42], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[43], specialised in zoology[44].
FAQs
Where was Johannes von Kries born?
Johannes von Kries's place of birth was Rogóźno[2].
Where did Johannes von Kries die?
Johannes von Kries died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
What did Johannes von Kries do for work?
Johannes von Kries worked as a psychologist[5], physiologist[6], statistician[7], and physician[8].
Where did Johannes von Kries go to school?
Johannes von Kries was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], Leipzig University[15], and University of Zurich[16].
What awards did Johannes von Kries receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17].