Paul Kempf

German astronomer (1856–1920)
Person human Q5906057
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Paul Kempf was born on June 3, 1856, in Berlin [1][2]. He died on February 16, 1920, in Potsdam [1][2]. An astronomer and astrophysicist [2], Kempf practiced Lutheranism [3] and married Helene Kempf in 1888 [4].

He studied at Frederick William University Berlin, Heidelberg University, and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster [5][3]. Kempf worked at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam [2], specializing in solar physics and astrophysics [3]. His professional affiliations included the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the German Astronomical Society [6][2].

Paul Kempf

Summary

Paul Kempf is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1856[3]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. He died on February 16, 1920[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Kempf's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Paul Kempf passed away in Potsdam[4].
  • Paul Kempf was born on June 3, 1856[3].
  • Paul Kempf died on February 16, 1920[5].
  • Among Paul Kempf's spouses was Helene Kempf[9].
  • Paul Kempf held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Paul Kempf worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Paul Kempf worked as an astrophysicist[7].
  • Paul Kempf's field of work was solar physics[11].
  • Paul Kempf's field of work was astrophysics[12].
  • Paul Kempf held the position of board member[13].
  • Among Paul Kempf's employers was Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam[14].
  • Paul Kempf's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[15].
  • Paul Kempf was educated at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Paul Kempf was educated at Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[17].
  • Paul Kempf's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Julius Foerster[18].
  • Paul Kempf's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Tietjen[19].
  • Paul Kempf was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Paul Kempf was a member of German Astronomical Society[21].
  • Paul Kempf's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Paul Kempf is recorded as male[23].
  • Paul Kempf's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Paul Kempf's Commons category is recorded as Paul Kempf[25].
  • Paul Kempf's honorific prefix is recorded as Geheimer Regierungsrat[26].
  • Paul Kempf earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Paul Kempf… he was born on June 3, 1856[3].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[15], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30]; Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1386[33], headquartered in Heidelberg[34]; and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[17], a gymnasium[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1949[37]. Doctoral advisors include Wilhelm Julius Foerster[18], an astronomer[38], 1832–1921[39], of Germany[40], awarded the Lalande Prize[41], specialised in astronomy[42] and Friedrich Tietjen[19], an astronomer[43], 1832–1895[44], of Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[45], specialised in astronomy[46]. Academic degrees include Dr. phil.[27] and full professor[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. Fields of work include solar physics[11] and astrophysics[12], a branch of astronomy[48]. Paul Kempf was employed by Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam[14]. He held the position of board member[13].

Personal Life

Among Paul Kempf's spouses was Helene Kempf[9]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Paul Kempf died on February 16, 1920[5]. He died in Potsdam[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Kempf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Paul Kempf born?

Paul Kempf was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Paul Kempf die?

Paul Kempf passed away in Potsdam[4].

Who was Paul Kempf married to?

Paul Kempf's spouses include Helene Kempf[9].

What did Paul Kempf do for work?

Paul Kempf worked as astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7].

Where did Paul Kempf go to school?

Paul Kempf was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[15], Heidelberg University[16], and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[17].

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  8. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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