Otto Erdmannsdörffer

German professor and mineralogist (1876-1955)
Person human Q105242
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Otto Erdmannsdörffer

Summary

Otto Erdmannsdörffer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Heidelberg[2]. He was born on March 11, 1876[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on April 19, 1955[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], mineralogist[7], geologist[8], and petrologist[9]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was born on March 11, 1876[3].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was born on March 16, 1876[11].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer died on April 19, 1955[5].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer's father was Bernhard Erdmannsdörffer[12].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[13].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer's professions included mineralogist[7].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer worked as a geologist[8].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer's professions included petrologist[9].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held the position of professor[16].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held the position of rector[17].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer held the position of prorector[18].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was employed by Heidelberg University[19].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was employed by Leibniz University Hannover[20].
  • Among Otto Erdmannsdörffer's employers was Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[21].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was educated at Heidelberg University[22].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was educated at University of Strasbourg[23].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer received the Hans-Stille-Medaille[24].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Otto Erdmannsdörffer was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heidelberg[2], Otto Erdmannsdörffer… Recorded date of birth include March 11, 1876[3] and March 16, 1876[11]. His father was Bernhard Erdmannsdörffer[12].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Strasbourg[23], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35]. Academic degrees include doctorate[36] and full professor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], mineralogist[7], geologist[8], and petrologist[9]. Employers include Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1386[40], headquartered in Heidelberg[41]; Leibniz University Hannover[20], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1831[44], headquartered in Hanover[45]; and Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[21], a government agency[46], in Kingdom of Prussia[47], founded in 1873[48], headquartered in Q435493[49]. Positions held include professor[16], a title of authority[50]; rector[17], an elective office[51]; and prorector[18], a profession[52].

Recognition

Otto Erdmannsdörffer received the Hans-Stille-Medaille[24].

Death and Burial

Otto Erdmannsdörffer died on April 19, 1955[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Erdmannsdörffer is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Otto Erdmannsdörffer born?

Otto Erdmannsdörffer was born in Heidelberg[2].

Where did Otto Erdmannsdörffer die?

Otto Erdmannsdörffer passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Otto Erdmannsdörffer's parents?

Otto Erdmannsdörffer's father was Bernhard Erdmannsdörffer[12].

What did Otto Erdmannsdörffer do for work?

Otto Erdmannsdörffer worked as university teacher[6], mineralogist[7], geologist[8], and petrologist[9].

Where did Otto Erdmannsdörffer go to school?

Otto Erdmannsdörffer was educated at Heidelberg University[22] and University of Strasbourg[23].

What awards did Otto Erdmannsdörffer receive?

Honors received include Hans-Stille-Medaille[24].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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