Otto Ampferer

Austrian geologist (1875-1947)
Person human Q88311
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Summary

Otto Ampferer was born on December 1, 1875[1], in Hötting[2]. He died on July 9, 1947[3], in Innsbruck[4]. He worked as a geologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Olga Ampferer[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[8]
  • Educated at: University of Innsbruck[9]
  • Award received: Gustav-Steinmann Medal[10], Eduard Suess medal[11]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[12], Austrian Academy of Sciences[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Otto Ampferer[15]
  • Family name: Ampferer[16]
  • Given name: Otto[17]
  • P14585: 52577[18]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Otto Ampferer include Otto Ampferer Award[19], an award[20].

Why It Matters

Otto Ampferer has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

Entities named for him include Otto Ampferer Award[19], an award[20].

FAQs

Where was Otto Ampferer born?

Otto Ampferer's place of birth was Hötting[2].

Where did Otto Ampferer die?

Otto Ampferer died in Innsbruck[4].

Who was Otto Ampferer married to?

Otto Ampferer's spouses include Olga Ampferer[7].

What did Otto Ampferer do for work?

Otto Ampferer worked as a geologist[5].

Where did Otto Ampferer go to school?

Otto Ampferer was educated at University of Innsbruck[9].

What awards did Otto Ampferer receive?

Honors received include Gustav-Steinmann Medal[10] and Eduard Suess medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Hötting
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ru']
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    P14585 → 52577
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