Oskar von Miller

German engineer (1855–1934)
Person human Q76456
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Oskar von Miller

Summary

Oskar von Miller is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on May 7, 1855[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on April 9, 1934[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], civil engineer[7], historian of technology[8], politician[9], and electrotechnician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Oskar von Miller…
  • Oskar von Miller died in Munich[4].
  • Oskar von Miller was born on May 7, 1855[3].
  • Oskar von Miller died on April 9, 1934[5].
  • Oskar von Miller is buried at Winthirfriedhof[12].
  • Oskar von Miller's father was Ferdinand von Miller[13].
  • Oskar von Miller was married to Marie von Miller[14].
  • Oskar von Miller held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Oskar von Miller worked as an engineer[6].
  • Oskar von Miller's professions included civil engineer[7].
  • Oskar von Miller worked as a historian of technology[8].
  • Oskar von Miller worked as a politician[9].
  • Oskar von Miller worked as an electrotechnician[10].
  • Oskar von Miller's field of work was electrical industry[16].
  • Oskar von Miller was employed by AEG[17].
  • Oskar von Miller's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Oskar von Miller is Deutsches Museum[19].
  • Oskar von Miller received the honorary citizen of Munich[20].
  • Oskar von Miller received the Werner von Siemens Ring[21].
  • Oskar von Miller received the Wilhelm Exner Medal[22].
  • Oskar von Miller received the Karmarsch Medal[23].
  • Oskar von Miller received the Grashof Commemorative Medal[24].
  • Oskar von Miller received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[25].
  • Oskar von Miller was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Oskar von Miller was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Oskar von Miller… he was born on May 7, 1855[3]. His father was Ferdinand von Miller[13].

Education

Oskar von Miller was educated at Technical University of Munich[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], civil engineer[7], historian of technology[8], politician[9], and electrotechnician[10]. Oskar von Miller's field of work was electrical industry[16]. He was employed by AEG[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Oskar von Miller is Deutsches Museum[19].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Munich[20], an award[28], in Germany[29]; Werner von Siemens Ring[21], a science award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1916[32]; Wilhelm Exner Medal[22], an award[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1921[35]; Karmarsch Medal[23], an award[36]; Grashof Commemorative Medal[24], a commemorative medal[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1894[39]; and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[25], an award[40], in Weimar Republic[41], founded in 1922[42].

Personal Life

Oskar von Miller was married to Marie von Miller[14].

Death and Burial

Oskar von Miller died on April 9, 1934[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[43]. He is buried at Winthirfriedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Oskar von Miller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Oskar von Miller born?

Born in Munich[2], Oskar von Miller…

Where did Oskar von Miller die?

Oskar von Miller passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Oskar von Miller's parents?

Oskar von Miller's father was Ferdinand von Miller[13].

Who was Oskar von Miller married to?

Oskar von Miller's spouses include Marie von Miller[14].

What did Oskar von Miller do for work?

Oskar von Miller worked as engineer[6], civil engineer[7], historian of technology[8], politician[9], and electrotechnician[10].

Where did Oskar von Miller go to school?

Oskar von Miller was educated at Technical University of Munich[18].

What awards did Oskar von Miller receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Munich[20], Werner von Siemens Ring[21], Wilhelm Exner Medal[22], and Karmarsch Medal[23].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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