Richard Lepsius

German geologist (1851-1915)
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Summary

Richard Lepsius was born on September 19, 1851[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on October 20, 1915[3], in Darmstadt[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], mineralogist[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1851[9]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1915[10]
  • Father: Karl Richard Lepsius[11]
  • Spouse: Dora Lepsius[12]
  • Child: Elise Klara Valckenberg[13], Eva Weisbach Lepsius[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
  • Field of work: geology[16], mineralogy[17]
  • Employer: Technical University of Darmstadt[18]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Richard Lepsius (geologist)[22]
  • Archives at: Geographische Zentralbibliothek[23]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[24]
  • Family name: Lepsius[25]
  • Given name: Richard[26]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
  • Name in native language: Richard Lepsius[29]

FAQs

Where was Richard Lepsius born?

Richard Lepsius was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Richard Lepsius die?

Richard Lepsius passed away in Darmstadt[4].

Who were Richard Lepsius's parents?

Richard Lepsius's father was Karl Richard Lepsius[11].

Who was Richard Lepsius married to?

Richard Lepsius's spouses include Dora Lepsius[12].

What did Richard Lepsius do for work?

Richard Lepsius worked as a geologist[5], mineralogist[6], and university teacher[7].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender → male
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